Back to category: Business Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. Financial Leverage Memorandum Date: August 11, 2003 To: Board of Directors From: Rachel Daniels, Business Analyst Subject: Financial Leverage The business planning department has proposed a plan to leverage long-term debt at 10% to receive a return on investment (ROI) of 12%. This memo serves as a discussion for the risks and advantages associated with using financial leverage to increase the firms’ Return on Equity (ROE). There are two primary risks associated with financial leverage (Marshall, 2002). One, if the company has a decrease in its’ operating income it may result in a decrease in cash flow. This means the company may not be able to make the interest and principal payments on the debt. ... Posted by: Shelia Olander Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. |
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