From the e-Activity, determine whether stock prices are affected more by long-term or short-term performance. Provide one (1) example of the effect that supports your claim.(e-activity: Use the Internet to research instances where a company?s stock prices are affected more by long-term or short-term performance. Be prepared to discuss)

From the scenario, value a share of TFC?s stock using a growth model method and compare that value to the current trading price of a share of TFC. Determine whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued. Provide a rationale for your response.(See FIN534_W4_Scenario_Script_Final.docx)

Determine two to three (2-3) methods of using stocks and options to create a risk-free hedge portfolio. Support your answer with examples of these methods being used to create a risk-free hedge portfolio.

From the scenario, create a unique hypothetical weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and rate of return. Recommend whether or not the company should expand, and defend your position.(See FIN534_Week5_Scenario_Script_Final_9-30-2013.docx)

FIN534 Week 4 Scenario Script: The CAPM and Market Efficiency and Valuing Common Stocks Slide Scene/Interaction Narration # Slide 1 Scene 1 Slide 2 Scene 2 Slide 3 Opening slide Don and Linda in Parking Lot Before Work Show Strayer banner End of scene Scene 3 Don and Linda in front of TFC Go to next slide FIN534_4_2_Don-1: I see you are here bright and early as usual. You and your intern have been doing fabulous work. We are looking for someone like your intern to come on board, but I would like to see your intern work on some more projects before we consider extending an offer. FIN534_4_2_Linda-1: Of course, I understand Don. So far, our intern has done excellent work. Strayer University is really teaching its students well. Our intern has seemingly learned the concepts taught in class and has been able to apply here on the job. FIN534_4_3_Linda-1: Don, you mentioned some more work? FIN534_4_3_Don-1: Yes, Linda. Since TFC went public, we have always considered our stockholder risk averse, as they want to see their investment grow but without a lot of risk. Based on the ratio analysis you showed me, it seems we have been doing just that. However, this expansion project is not revealing the same picture. When Joe talks to our investors, he wants to be able to explain why this project is good for TFC's future even though financially, it may not seem like the best move. With that, I would like you and your intern to come up with the expected rate of return that our investors are currently benefiting from their equity. This will also be our required rate of return for the project, as we have to give the investors a return on their investment. Slide 4 Slide 5 Scene 4 Linda In conference room Show CAPM acronym Equation on slide TFC's Required Rate of Return = Risk-free rate + Risk premium Go to next slide Scene 5 In conference room List components and equation RTFC = r + betaTFC x RPM Linda discusses the variables RF Go to next slide FIN534_4_3_Linda-2: Sounds great Don. Let's go inside. I am going to meet the intern in the conference room to discuss our next project. FIN534_4_4_Linda-1: I just met with Don and he has given us another project. He asked that we calculate TFC's expected rate of return, which is also the required rate of return for our stockholders. In order to do that we are going to use the Capital Asset Pricing Model, or CAPM. With the help of the Security Market Line, or SML, we will use inputs to calculate the required rate of return. In general the required rate of return for TFC will be a risk-free rate plus some additional market premiums. When we put it all together, we will come up with our required rate of return. FIN534_4_4_Linda-2: Our formula can be thought of as the required rate of return for TFC is equal to the risk-free rate plus a risk premium for TFC's stock. FIN534_4_5_Linda-1: In order for us to calculate the required rate of return, let's go over all the components of the calculation. FIN534_4_5_Linda-2: First, let's look at the Risk-free rate. This is simply the rate on riskless securities and is commonly measured by the yield on long term U.S. Treasury bonds. It is based in the understanding that the U.S. government will not default on their obligations so the bonds are considered risk free. FIN534_4_5_Linda-3: Next is the Market Risk Premium, or RP sub M. The Market Risk Premium can be thought of as the additional risk that comes with investing in a nongovernment security. This is that extra risk premium that is put on any security that is above the risk-free rate. From an investor's standpoint, they want a premium on any investment that is not risk-free because they will be assuming the risk and the trade off is the higher the risk, the higher the return demanded. The RP sub M is the difference between what the market is returning and the risk free rate. Slide 6 Scene 6 Still in conference room with paper on table Linda makes a phone call (get sound effect of phone dialing) Go to next slide FIN534_4_5_Linda-4: And lastly is Beta, which is a measure of how much TFC's risk would contribute to a well diversified portfolio. Typically stocks have a beta between zero point four and zero point six. FIN534_4_6_Linda-1: Now that we have our variables, let us determine what the expected value is. Before we do that, we need to call the Accounting Department to get some numbers from them, such as the beta for TFC and the risk free and market rates. (Linda makes a phone call) FIN534_4_6_Linda-2: This is Linda who is working on the expansion project and we would like to know the long-term U.S. Treasury bond rate, market portfolio rate, and TFC's beta. (Pause) Thank you. (Linda hangs up) FIN534_4_6_Linda-3: (makes a quick laugh) It is something how once you mention the expansion project everyone stops what they are doing and gives you what you need. FIN534_4_6_Linda-4: Accounting said that the long term bond rate is three percent, the market rate is eighteen percent and TFC's calculated beta is point eight. FIN534_4_6_Linda-5: I am going to the Accounting Department to personally thank them. While I am gone, can you calculate the required rate of return based on this data? Slide 7 Scene 7 Check Your Understanding: Calculate Rates here Can we have student slide scenario to dollar amount? Go to next slide (1) Linda would like you to calculate the required rate of return for TFC's stock given that the long term bond rate is three percent, the market rate is eighteen percent and TFC's calculated beta is point 8. Student calculates rate here and other scenarios. (2) What would happen if the beta would change to .6 (point 6) and all other values are the same? (3) What would happen if the U.S. long term bond rate was 2% and all other values are the same? (1) Correct Answer = 15%. If get wrong: Nice try To calculate the CAPM you need to use the formula RTFC = r + betaTFC x RPM RF When the risk free rate is .03, market rate is .18 and beta is .8 (2)Correct Answer = 12% If get wrong: Nice try To calculate the CAPM you need to use the formula RTFC = r + betaTFC x RPM RF When the risk free rate is .03, market rate is .18 and beta is .6 (3)Correct Answer = 14.80% If get wrong: Nice try, but remember to calculate the CAPM you need to use the formula RTFC = r + betaTFC x RPM RF When the risk free rate is .02, market rate is .18 and beta is .8 Slide 8 Scene 8 Move into Linda's office Next slide FIN534_4_8_Linda-1: Great work! Your calculations show that TFC's required rate of return is fifteen percent, which is also the expected rate of return that investors want. Our investors have been really good to us so it is nice that we are giving them a strong return. The issue is..., can we give them that desired return? As we saw with our financial analysis, this project will really affect our cash basis, so a lot of analysis is needed before rendering a decision. FIN534_4_8_Linda-2: Also, keep in mind that the CAPM is not perfect. For example, Beta is an estimated number and there can be changes in rates. However, this measurement gives us a benchmark based on the available information. (Phone rings - Don on the line) FIN534_4_8_Linda-3: Hello Don. We calculated fifteen percent for the required rate of return. (Pause) Yes, it was the intern who did the terrific analysis. (Pause) Another request? Sure what would you like us to do? (A few seconds go by.......) Okay we will get right on it FIN534_4_8_Linda-4: Don would like us to go further with this work and calculate TFC's stock price. This is the internal price which may be different from what the market price of TFC's stock price. Slide 9 Scene 9 - Don and Linda in room Don is on his way to the conference room to further explain what he needs. FIN534_4_9_Don-1: Hello again. The required rate of return you calculated is very important to us as it tells what our shareholders can expect to receive as a return on their investment. Using this rate, we can also determine what we feel is TFC's value per share of stock. If we are going to stay competitive in the fitness center industry, we have to make sure our price is valued as it should. There are many ways to value stock. We have decided to use the Constant Growth Model. Note that we have not valued our stock yet because we did not have a required rate of return. Thanks to your hard work we now have that rate and will be using it in the Constant Growth Model. FIN534_4_9_Linda-1: Don, you are so right about not valuing our stock. We always have done our business work on a small scale, but since we may be undertaking this big expansion project, we have also decided to revise our business practices. So not only are we reviewing the financial side of the expansion project, we are also reviewing what we are doing as a business in regard to administration. This expansion project will only make TFC stronger. Slide 10 Scene 10 Don and Linda in conference room, different part of room Put factors on screen - roll them out Stock Price (Psub0) = Dsub 0 times (1 plus dividend rate) all divided by (rate of return minus the dividend rate) Next screen FIN534_4_9_Don-2: You are correct Linda. We want to become stronger all around. But first, we need to look at the value of TFC. Let us look at some of the variables for determining the share price. FIN534_4_10_Don-1: As I mentioned before, the Constant Growth Model is the preferred choice for valuing our stock. There are many ways to value a stock but we have chosen this model because of a number of factors. The key to this valuation process is to understand that the value of TFC will be found by taking the present value of all future cash flows. FIN534_4_10_Don-2: Our first factor for choosing this method centers on dividends. Over the years we have been kind to our investors by providing a flat ten dollar dividend amount. In the financial world this variable is usually labeled D sub zero. FIN534_4_10_Don-3: Our second factor is our growth rate, signified by \"g\". This is the rate that we expect dividends to grow. It has been decided that since we are undertaking this big expansion project and considering how loyal our investors have been to us, it is time to increase the dividend rate. We plan to have dividends grow at the rate of ten percent each year. Again, we feel that keeping a strong shareholder base is important. The increase in dividends will enable investors to receive a constant return on their investment. FIN534_4_10_Don-4: Our third factor has already been completed by you and it is the required rate of return, which you calculated to be fifteen percent. FIN534_4_10_Don-5: Using the Constant Growth Model, the formula of stock value for TFC equals dividend today times one plus the growth rate all divided by the required rate of return minus the growth rate. FIN534_4_10_Linda-1: Thanks, Don. I think this is a good formula for our intern to use. Slide 11 Scene 11 CYU Next Slide Using all the information that you calculated and what Don said, what is the value of TFCs stock as of today? Correct answer is $220. Great job. Using the Constant Growth Model you would use the dividend in year one divided by the required rate of return minus the growth rate Slide 12 Incorrect - Nice try. Using the Constant Growth Model you would take Dividends in year one, which is $11 ($10*(1 + .10) and divide that by (.15-.10) or .05 Scene 12 Show stock market on TV or reports on market in conference room FIN534_4_12_Linda-1: Great job as always. Two hundred and twenty dollars is what the value of TFC's stock should be at today. Don, do you have the most recent trading information on TFCs stock price as of today? FIN534_4_12_Don-1: Yes. You know I always have my electronic devices tuned into the stock market. As of now, TFC is trading at two hundred twenty dollars and sixty five cents. I guess you can say we are efficient! (they all laugh) Slide 13 Scene 13 Check Your Understanding - Have student calculate the Price of a share of stock for TFC From the information given below, what would the stock price be for TFC based on the following information? (Justin can you give choices here for them? 1) Dividend today = $10; Growth Rate = 12%; Required Rate of Return = 15% Answer = $373.33 2) Dividend today = $10; Growth Rate = 0%; Required Rate of Return = 15% Answer = $66.67 3) Dividend today = $10; Growth Rate = 8%; Required Rate of Return = 15% Answer = $154.29 Incorrect Feedback: Remember the Constant Growth Model formula is equal to Today's Dividend times (1 + Growth Rate) all divided by (Required Rate of Return - Growth Rate) Slide 14 Scene 14 Slide 15 FIN534_4_14_Linda-1: Great work again. As you can see, with all else constant the growth Linda Speaks about how rate can really affect the price of a share of growth rate affects stock price stock. That is why it was important for TFC to establish a dividend growth rate. Also, when Linda moves to another spot the stock price calculated is compared to the market price, decisions can be made as to Next Slide whether or not they are undervalued or overvalued. Scene 15 Summary Slide - CAPM and Valuing Stocks FIN534_4_14_Linda-2: Besides the Constant Growth Model, there are other valuation models, but in many of the instances they all are about cash flows. Here we are concerned about cash as that can be the driving force for many business decisions. FIN534_4_15_Linda-1: This project took us to a different area of our company. We calculated a required rate which can also be thought of as the expected return for our investors. We reviewed how a situational analysis can provide different results and can be used during the decision making process. After the required rate of return calculation, we then calculated TFC's share price under the Constant Growth Model. We again did some situational analyses to see how input changes can really affect business decisions. That is why it is so important to do a thorough analysis before accepting or rejecting a project. And that is exactly what we are doing with the TFC expansion project. I wonder what our next project will be. FIN534_4_15_Linda-2: Time for exercise! Let's go to the gym. Slide 16 Scene 16 Closing slide Reminder about weekly discussions. Closing slide FIN534 Week 5 Scenario Script: The Weighted Average Cost of Capital Slide Scene/Interaction Narration # 1 Scene 1 Intro slide Slide 2 Scene 2 FIN534_5_2_Joe-1: Hello, everyone. It has been awhile since we have seen each other! Long time no see everyone. My job has me out of the office more than usual, but I wanted to stop by and congratulate you on some fabulous work so far. You have been asked to do a lot of calculating as part of our financial analysis regarding our current state at TFC and the expansion project. I can see that your Strayer University education is paying off. They are really preparing you for making informed business decisions. banner in a break room with cake or goodies? Joe there Show Strayer banner End of scene Wacc is pronounced like whack FIN534_5_2_Joe-2: I brought some snacks and refreshments; help yourself. They are in the break-room. At TFC we encourage our employees to work out but that does not mean you cannot have some snacks. It just means you will have to work out a little more at the gym later. (laughter) FIN534_5_2_Joe-3: Well, I have to go. I have a busy day - full of meetings, but before I leave I would like you to continue your financial analysis. First, I would like you to do some research on financial options as we may be interested in using some of our cash to invest in those financial vehicles. Secondly, I would like you to determine our WACC, or weighted average cost of capital. Good luck and I'm excited to see the reports on my desk. Slide 3 Scene 3 Don in break room. Don's voice is excitable and FIN534_5_2_Joe-4: Have a great day! You are the best financial team in the world! FIN534_5_3_Don-1: Joe is the most energetic and positive-minded CEO on the planet. He gave us some tall orders but, I am confident you and Linda will complete them convincing. Go to next slide with the highest standards. FIN534_5_3_Linda-1: Yes Don, we will. Our first task is to review what our financial options are in case we want to go down that investment road in the future. I have always learned that the more you are prepared ahead of time, the better the decision making is. FIN534_5_3_Don-2: I agree, Linda. That is why we have you and your Intern on this highly visible project. We want to make sure we are going to make the best practical decision for TFC. I will leave you two now so you can start preparing. Slide 4 Scene 4 Linda In conference room with a finance book in hand Show Call Option, Strike (Exercise) Price and Put Option on a chart Slide 5 Go to next slide Scene 5 Linda In conference room with a finance book in hand Show Call Option, Strike FIN534_5_3_Linda-2: Let us meet in the conference room. I will meet you there. I want to pick up some of my textbooks dealing with financial options. FIN534_5_4_Linda-1: Here we are back in what I am now calling the \"Financial Management Room\". I was able to find some text books on financial options. They are the part of investing that I like to call \"The Great Unknown.\"; because you are taking a chance on how stock will react in the future. An option is basically an investor's choice to buy or sell a particular security at a predetermined price in the future and within the certain time period. For example, you may only have ninety days to have the option of buying a share of stock at an already agreed upon price. Also, options are traded on an options exchange market just like stocks are traded on a stock exchange market. FIN534_5_5_Linda-1: The two types of options that we are going to look at are the Call Option and Put Option. FIN534_5_5_Linda-2: With a Call Option, the holder of the option is given the right to (Exercise) Price and Put Option on a chart Go to next slide buy a share of stock at a predetermined price within a certain period. If the owner decides to buy the share, then it is exercised. The predetermined price is called the strike or exercised price, because that is the agreed upon price and it is only carried out if the owner strikes a deal. FIN534_5_5_Linda-3: Let us look at an example. If someone buys a call option for two dollars and it comes with the terms of a strike price of thirty dollars a share with an expiration date of six months, the owner has six months to buy a share of stock at thirty dollars. If the stock is currently selling for twenty dollars, the owner would not exercise that option as the strike price is greater than the trading price. However, if the trading price goes over thirty dollars, actually thirty two since the owner paid two dollars for the option, then the owner has to decide if the option should be exercised. In our example, if the trading price is forty dollars then the owner should exercise the option as the share can be bought for thirty dollars. Whenever there is a profit involved, meaning that the stock price is greater than the exercised price, the option is said to be \"in-the-money.\" In our example, the owner would be \"in-the money.\" When the owner is \"out-of-the-money\