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Chapter 5: Q14 -1D (page 471)
In addition to U.S. corporations, what government groups compete for funds in the U.S. capital markets?
U.S. Treasury and Federal, State, and Local Governments.
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Explain the role of financial intermediaries in the flow of funds through the three-sector economy.
Question: The Bailey Corporation, a manufacturer of medical supplies and equipment, is planning to sell its shares to the general public for the first time. The firm’s investment banker, Robert Merrill and Company, is working with Bailey Corporation in determining a number of items. Information on the Bailey Corporation follows:
Bailey corporation | |
Income statement | |
For the year 20X1 | |
Sales (all on credit) | \(42,680,000 |
Cost of goods sold | \)32,240,000 |
Gross profit | \(10,440,000 |
Selling and administrative expenses | \)4,558,000 |
Operating profit | \(5,882,000 |
Interest expense | \)600,000 |
Net income before taxes | \(5,282,000 |
Taxes | \)2,120,000 |
Net income | \(3,162,000 |
Bailey corporation | |
Balance sheet | |
As of December 31, 20X1 | |
Assets | |
Current assets: | |
Cash | \)250,000 |
Marketable securities | \(130,000 |
Accounts receivables | \)6,000,000 |
Inventory | \(8,300,000 |
Total current assets | \)14,680,000 |
Net plant and equipment | \(13,970,000 |
Total assets | \)28,650,000 |
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |
Current liabilities: | |
Accounts payable | \(3,800,000 |
Notes payable | \)3,550,000 |
Total current liabilities | \(7,350,000 |
Long-term liabilities | \)5,620,000 |
Total liabilities | \(12,970,000 |
Stockholder’s equity: | |
Common stock (1,800,000 shares at \)1 par) | \(1,800,000 |
Capital in excess of par | \)6,300,000 |
Retained earnings | \(7,580,000 |
Total stockholder’s equity | \)15,680,000 |
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity | \(28,650,000 |
b. Assuming an underwriting spread of 5 percent and out-of-pocket costs of \)300,000, what will net proceeds to the corporation be?
The investment banking firm of Einstein & Co. will use a dividend valuation model to appraise the shares of the Modern Physics Corporation. Dividends (D1) at the end of the current year will be \(1.64. The growth rate (g) is 8 percent and the discount rate (Ke) is 13 percent.
a. What should be the price of the stock to the public?
b. If there is a 7 percent total underwriting spread on the stock, how much will the issuing corporation receive?
c. If the issuing corporation requires a net price of \)31.30 (proceeds to the corporation) and there is a 7 percent underwriting spread, what should be the price of the stock to the public? (Round to two places to the right of the decimal point.)
Explain how the zero-coupon rate bond provides return to the investor. What are the advantages to the corporation? (LO16-2)
Discuss the reason for the differences between underwriting spreads for stocks and bonds.
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