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It is generally argued that the corporate objective of shareholder wealth maximization should override that of profit maximization. Distinguish these objectives and explain why wealth maximization should take precedence over profit maximization. (10 marks)
A company’s sources of long-term funds include bonds, preferred stock and common stock. Identify some financing risks associated with these sources and explain how these risks affect the return expected from investments financed by these sources. (13 marks)
Why is the dividend decision one of the major areas that a finance manager should pay particular attention to? What considerations must be taken into account when setting a dividend policy of a company? (12 marks
ABC Company Ltd purchased 5000 cocoa futures contract at a price of $150
per contract. As part of the contract, ABC was required to deposit $10 per
contract initially in their account with the maintenance margin set at $5 per
contract. If the price per contract falls to $142 overnight, what action will the
exchange require ABC to undertake?

Explain the nature of derivative markets, Derivative instruments that trade in this market and how derivative contracts are created.  


As a prospective share holder, you are offered a project that will pay you an income of #8000 in 5years time at 13% rate of discount. What is the present value your future dividend.

An investment with a 3year life and a cost of #120000 generates revenue of #25000 in year1 #45000 in year2 and #65000 in year3. If the discount rate is 8%

(i) what is the NPV of the investment.

(ii) state whether the investment should be accepted or not and why.

(Using the 12% as your second discount rate to solve the remaining part of the question under IRR.


As investment with a 3year life and a cost of #120000 generates revenue of #25000 in year 1 #45000 in year 2 and #65000 in year 3. If the discount rate 8%

(i) what is the NPV of the investment.

(ii) state whether the investment should be accepted or not and why.

(iii) using 12% as your second discount rate, to solve the remaining part of the question under IRR.


As investment with a 3year life and a cost of #120000 generates revenue of #25000 in year 1 #45000 in year 2 and #65000 in year 3. If the discount rate is 8%

(i) what is the NPV of the investment.

(ii) state whether the investment should be accepted or not and why.

(iii) using 12% as your second discount rate, to solve the remaining part of the question under IRR.


As a prospective share holder, you are offered a project that will pay you an income of #8000 in 5years time at 13% rate of discount. What is the present value your future dividend?


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