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Case Solution for Classic Fixtures & Hardware Company
Complete Case details are given below :
Case Name :      Classic Fixtures & Hardware Company
Authors :           W. Carl Kester, Craig Stephenson
Source :             HBS Brief Cases
Case ID :            915523
Discipline :        Finance
Case Length :    09 pages
Solution Sample availability : YES
Plagiarism : NO (100% Original work)
Description for case is given below :
Classic Fixtures & Hardware Company is a nationally-known manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bathroom fixtures and trim, as well as lock sets and hardware for doors and windows. The company is privately held and has limited access to capital markets, so it depends on a loan facility with Southwest National Bank to finance its seasonal working capital needs. Level production and seasonal sales result in higher inventory levels and loan balances in the first half of the year and declining inventory and loan balances in the second half of the year. In 2008, Classic’s loan balances have grown beyond forecasted amounts, and its CFO believes that Classic will likely be unable to pay off the loan balance before the end of the year. The CFO and a senior loan officer from Southwest have scheduled a meeting in order to determine both the reasons for this problem and what Classic might do to turn itself around.
 
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Case Solution for Polar Sports, Inc.
Complete Case details are given below :
Case Name :      Polar Sports, Inc.
Authors :           W. Carl Kester, Wei Wang
Source :             HBS Brief Cases
Case ID :            913513
Discipline :        Finance
Case Length :    08 pages
Solution sample availability : YES
Plagiarism : NO (100% Original work)
Description for case is given below :
Polar Sports, Inc. is a fashion skiwear manufacturing company in Littleton, Colorado. The company has a unique design for skiwear using a special synthetic material that improves insulation and durability. The ski apparel industry is highly competitive and the best way for companies to gain market share is by developing new fabrics and using innovative patterns. The firm generates over 80% of sales between September and January and relies on seasonal production to respond promptly to customer orders. During those months, the plant must rapidly increase production by hiring and training additional workers, often paying them overtime. The vice president of operations is concerned about the costs associated with seasonal production and presents a proposal to switch to level production. The change can reduce costs and improve efficiency but can also affect other aspects of company finance. Students must analyze potential cost savings and understand the financial risks involved before making a final recommendation.
 
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Case Solution for Winfield Refuse Management, Inc.: Raising Debt vs. Equity
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Case Name :      Winfield Refuse Management, Inc.: Raising Debt vs. Equity
Authors :           W. Carl Kester; Sunru Yong
Source :             HBS Brief Cases
Case ID :            913530
Discipline :        Finance
Case Length :    06 pages
Solution sample availability : YES
Plagiarism : NO (100% Original work)
Description for case is given below :
A small, publicly traded company specializing in non-hazardous waste management considers a major acquisition in the Midwestern U.S. The acquisition can provide entry into the region, help the firm compete in a competitive industry, and improve its cost position. The company has a long-standing policy to avoid long term debt and until now has made a series of small acquisitions using only internal financing. The chief financial officer wants the board of directors to reconsider the policy and suggests funding the acquisition through a bond issue. Several company directors disagree and prefer that the firm issue common stock. Students must analyze the costs of issuing either a bond or common stock before making a final recommendation for financing the acquisition.
 
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Case Solution for Hill Country Snack Foods Co.
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Case Name :      Hill Country Snack Foods Co.
Authors :           W. Carl Kester; Craig Stephenson
Source :             HBS Brief Cases
Case ID :            913517
Discipline :        Finance
Case Length :    08pages
Solution sample availability : YES
Plagiarism : NO (100% Original work)
Description for case is given below :
Hill Country Snack Foods, located in Austin, Texas, manufactures, markets, and distributes snack foods and frozen treats. The CEO is passionate about maximizing shareholder value and believes in keeping tight control over costs and operating the business as efficiently as possible. The company invests in additional capacity and new products only when attractive, low-risk opportunities are identified and can be funded internally. The firm’s culture of risk aversion extends to financing decisions with a clear preference for equity finance over debt finance. The CEO believes a strong balance sheet with large cash balances provides the company with maximum safety and flexibility. Sales growth has been steady but unspectacular. As the CEO approaches retirement, investors and analysts speculate that the company will change to a more aggressive capital structure. Students must analyze the firm’s current capital structure, explore three alternatives using debt finance, and determine the optimal debt-to-capital ratio.
 
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