NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND HUMAN RESOURCES

COURSE CODE:MBF 720

COURSE TITLE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 11

MBF 720: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 11

Course Guide

Course Writers:
Dr. Ishola Rufus Akintoye
Dept. of Economics
University of Ibadan
Content Editor:
Dr. Sabastian Seddi Maimako
Dept of Management Sciences
University of Jos
Course Coordinator:
Mr. Emmanuel . u. Abianga
School of Business and Human Resource Management
National Open University of Nigeria
Victoria Island, Lagos
Programme Leader:
Dr. O J. Onwe
School of Business and Human Resource Management
National Open University of Nigeria
Victoria Island, Lagos

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CONTENTS

PAGE

Introduction..
What You will Learn in this Course.
Course Aim...
Course Objectives.
Course Materials
Study Units
The Assignment File.
Tutor-Marked Assignment
Final Examination and Grading
Summary

Introduction
MBF 720: Financial management II is a semester work of three credit units. It will
be available to all students taking the B.Sc programme in the school of business
and human resource management.
This course of 16 units involves financial management as an aspect of
management and finance which will be useful at both micro and macro
organizational levels.
The course guide tells you what this course MBF 720 is all about, the materials to
ensure you get the best and success. Other information contained in the course
includes how to make use of your time and the information on tutor marked
assignments. There will be tutorial classes. Full details concerning this will be
conveyed to you at the appropriate time.

What You Will Learn in this Course

This course consists of concept of cost of capital, capital structure theory,

dividend theory and policy, concept of operating and financial leverages,
capital structure and the value of a firm, concept of projects, how feasible
and viable a project is, project planning and appraisal. It also includes the
risk and returns of projects, portfolio theory, how to finance small and
medium scale enterprises and study on international financial management
that will expatiate on the importance of this course in managing funds and
finances in organizations.
Course Aims
This course will expose you to the concept of cost of capital, capital
structure theory, dividend theory and policy, how to analyze project ideas,
portfolio theory and how to finance small and medium scale enterprises so
that it can be applied to our various businesses, enterprises and
organizations.
The course will help you to value financial management as an aspect of
management and finance. It is beneficial to small, medium and large scale
organizations.
You will learn how to handle finances in different organizations, manage
funds and avoid insolvency in various organizations.
The aim will be achieved by
1. Explaining the concept of cost of capital and methods of calculating it.
2. Identifying and discussing the capital structure theory and approaches
of capital structure and the value of a firm.
3. Discussing the concept of operating and financial leverages and the
degree of leverages and also analyzing leverage ratios.
4. Explaining dividend theory and policy alongside the value of a firm
5. Discussing projects, its feasibility and viability and project planning
and appraisal.
6. Analyzing the risk involved in carrying out projects compared to the
returns of the project.
7. Analyzing capital asset pricing model and portfolio theory with
illustrations.
8. Highlighting ways of financing small and medium scale enterprises
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9. Discussing what goes on in international financial management.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:

Distinguish between Equity Capital, Preference Share Capital and Debt

Capital and analyse cost of Equity Capital considering Dividend Growth
Model, Dividend Yield Model, Price Earning Model and Capital Asset
Pricing Model.
10. Explain the meaning of capital structure and different components of capital
structure and relationship between cost of capital and risk and discuss
factors that determine capital structure decisions.
11. Discuss operating and financial leverages and do the analysis of leverage
ratios
12. Explain the M-M Theory with taxation and Apply Pecking Order Theory in
capital structuring and differentiate between debt and equity.
- Discuss what dividend theory is all about, highlight factors determining
the dividend decisions of a firm, explain dividend theories and policies and
briefly discuss the impact of dividend policies on the value of the firm.
13. Explain the types of projects highlight the importance pf project, project
idea and identification and discuss the capital Investment process.
14. Give a detailed analysis on how to conduct feasibility studies and reports as
well as the viability of projects and SWOT analysis, draw a project
organisational structure.
15. Highlight the need for investment appraisal and explain the various
appraisal techniques with calculations.
16. Give the meaning of risk, determine of risk and return of single asset, of a
two-assets portion folio, a three-assets portfolio and ascertain the optimal
portfolio of two assets, minimization of risk through diversification of
portfolio
17. Give the meaning of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises; explain the
features, Problems of small Scale Industries, Sources and Finance of SMEs
and Government Measures to enhance the status of SMIs.
- Define Foreign exchange management, explain the determinants of
Exchange rates, how to Hedge the Foreign Exchange risk describe the
theories of Foreign Exchange determination, and how to Calculate of
Exchange Rate

Course Materials

The Course Guide

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 Study Units
Textbooks
The Assignment File

Study Units
There are 16 units of this course which you should study carefully:
Module 1
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:

Cost of Capital
Capital Structure Theory
Operating and Financial Leverages
Capital Structure and Value Of The Firm
Degree of Leverages

Module 2
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:

Dividend Theory
Dividend Policy and Value Of Firm
Projects
Feasibility and Viability
Project Planning

Module 3
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:
Unit 6:

Project Appraisal
Risk and Return
Capital Asset Pricing Model
Portfolio Theory
Financing SME
International Financial Management

The Assignment File

There will be an assignment in each unit. The exercises are tailored to help you
have a full understanding of the course. Practice these assignments carefully, it

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will help you assess the course critically, consequently increasing your knowledge
of the course.
Tutor-Marked Assignment
In doing the tutor-marked assignments, you should apply what you have learnt in
the content of the study units.
These assignments which are four in number are expected to be turned in to your
tutor for grading. They constitute 30% of the total score.
Final Examination and Grading
At the end of the course, you will write an examination. It will attract the
remaining 70%. This makes the total final score to be 100%.
Summary
MBF 720: Financial management II shows you some of the objectives and need
and benefits financial management. Most importantly it shows you how to handle
finances and how to manage them know matter how small.
At the end of this course, you would have learnt how to make proper use of funds
and finances of an organization so as to achieve maximum results whether in small
scale, medium scale and large scale enterprise.

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Course Writers:
Dr. Ishola Rufus Akintoye
Dept. of Economics
University of Ibadan
Content Editor:
Dr. Sabastian Seddi Maimako
Dept of Management Sciences
University of Jos
Course Coordinator:
Mr. Emmanuel . u. Abianga
School of Business and Human Resource Management
National Open University of Nigeria
Victoria Island, Lagos
Programme Leader:
Dr. O J. Onwe
School of Business and Human Resource Management
National Open University of Nigeria
Victoria Island, Lagos

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UNIT 1: COST OF CAPITAL

CONTENTS:
1.0

Introduction
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1.1
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6

3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0

Objectives
Cost of Equity Capital (Ke)
Cost of Retained Earnings (Kr)
Cost of Preferred Capital (Kp)
Cost of Debt (Kd)
Weighted Average Cost of Capital
Convertible Loan Stocks
Conclusion
Summary
Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)
Further Reading/References

1.1 INTRODUCTION
The management of a company has the paramount responsibility of directing and
controlling the company in the best interest of the owners (shareholders) and the
investors. The main objective of a business firm is to maximize the wealth of its
shareholders in the long run. The management is therefore expected to invest only
in those projects which give a return in excess of cost of funds invested in the
projects of the business. This cost of funds committed to the projects of the
business is what is called Cost of Capital. The cost of capital refers to the rate of
return the company has to pay to various suppliers of funds in the company. It can
be described as the minimum rate of return that a firm must earn on its investments
so that market value per share remains unchanged. In other words, it is the
minimum required rate of return on the investment project that keeps the present
wealth of shareholders unchanged. There are variations in the costs of capital due
to the fact that different kinds of investment assume different levels of risk which
is compensated for by different levels of return. Because different sources are
opened to a business firm when raising funds, basically equity and debt, the
determination of cost of funds becomes a phenomenon. Cost of capital is also
referred to as cut-off rate, target rate, hurdle rate, minimum required rate of return
and standard return. It consists of risk-free return plus premium for risk associated
with the particular business. Risk premium represents the additional return paid to
the providers of capital and debt in regards of the associated business and financial
risks.
In the NPV (Net Present Value) method, an investment project is accepted if it has
positive NPV. The projects NPV is calculated discounting its cashflows by the
cost of capital referred to as discounting rate. However, in the IRR (Internal Rate
of Return) method, the investment project is accepted if it has an IRR that is
higher/greater than the cost of capital.
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Meanwhile, the capital composition of a company is very essential. The capital

structure of a typical company will include the following types of long term
capital:
a)
Ordinary (Equity) Share Capital
b)
Preference Share Capital
c)
Retained Earnings
d)
Debentures and Bonds
e)
Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks.
In determining the optimal finance combination of a company, we will need to
calculate the cost of each particular finance being used and also the combined cost
of capital i.e. the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).
1.2 Learning Objectives
-

What cost of capital is

Distinctions among Equity Capital, Preference Share Capital and Debt
Capital
Cost of Equity Capital considering Dividend Growth Model, Dividend
Yield Model, Price Earning Model and Capital Asset Pricing Model
Cost of retained earnings
Cost of Redeemable and Irredeemable Preference Share Capital
Cost of Redeemable and Irredeemable Debentures
Convertible Loan Stocks
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) of various sources of
finance

1.3 COST OF EQUITY CAPITAL (KE)

This is the ordinary shareholders required rate of return which equates the present
value of the expected dividends with the market value of the share. It can also be
defined as the minimum rate of return that a company must earn on the equity
share capital financial portion of an investment project to maintain the market
price of the shares. Different methods are used in calculating cost of equity. These
include:
a)
Dividend Yield Method
b)
Dividend Growth Model
c)
Price Earning Method
d)
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)

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Dividend Yield Method

Under this method, cost of equity is seen as the discounting rate that equates the
present value of all expected future dividends per share with the current market
price or the net proceeds of the sale of a share. Dividend valuation model states
that: ex-dividend share price = do + d1
+ d2
+
dn
(1 + Ke)1 (1 + Ke)2
(1 + Ke) n
Where, d = the constant dividend per share
Ke = Cost of equity share capital
n = year (time period)
Since this method assumes constant future dividend per equity share then
MVe = d
Ke
Therefore Ke = d
MVe
Where MVe = ex-dividend market share price. This method does not allow for any
growth rate in dividend but rather emphasizes on future equity dividend expected
to be constant.

Illustration 1.1
Ajegbe Ltd is expected to disburse a dividend of 300k on each equity share of
100k. The current market price of share is 800k. Calculate the cost of equity
capital as per dividend yield method.
Solution
Ke = d
d = 300k or MVe = 800k
MVe
Ke = 300/800 = 0.375 = 37.5%

Illustration 1.2
Odidere Ltd issued 10,000 equity shares of 10k each at a premium of 2k each. The
company has incurred issue expenses of N50. The equity shareholders expect the
rate of dividend to 18% p.a. Calculate the cost of equity share capital.

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Solution
Since the equity shares are newly issued
Ke = di
NP
NP = Net proceeds of each equity share
di = 10 x 0.18 = 1.8
NP = (10,000 x 12) 5000k = 11.50
10,000 equity shares
Ke = 1.80 = 0.1565 or 15.65%
11.00
Note that the Market value per equity share is ex-div. Where the market value
given is cum-div it should not be used. The amount of the dividend should be
ascertained and deducted from the figure given to become ex-div.

Dividend Growth Model

In practice, growth in dividend yearly is expected. Dividend is not expected to
remain unchanged in perpetuity. This method therefore makes provision for
dividend growth.
Hence,
Ke = d1 + g
MVe
where d1 = Expected dividend payable in year one per equity share
g = growth rate
MVe = Market
d1 which is the expected dividend payable in year one incorporates elements of
growth. It is equal to the Latest/Current dividend paid plus growth in dividend.
di = do (1 + g)
where, do = Latest / Current dividend paid
g = growth rate
Therefore: Ke = d1 + g OR do(1+ g)
+ g
MVe
MVe

Illustration 1.3
OSU Nig Plc has an authorized share capital of 450m of N1 each. 80% of the
share capital had been issued and each share is currently valued at 320k. Dividend

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amounting to N16m was recently paid. The estimated growth rate is 18%.
Calculate the cost of equity capital.

Solution
Issues share capital = 80% of 50m = 40m shares = 40k
DPS = 16m / 40m shares
Ke = do(1+ g)
+g
MVe
Ke = 40k (1.18) + 0.18
320k
Ke = 32.75%

Illustration 1.4
The equity of Dangote Ltd are traded in the market at 90k each. The expected
current year dividend per share is 18k. The growth in dividend is expected at the
rate of 6%. Calculate the cost of equity capital.

Solution
Ke = d1 + g
MVe

18 + 0.06 = 0.20 + 0.06 = 0.26 or 26%

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Estimating the Growth Rate

There are two methods of estimating the growth rate
a)
Dividend growth valuation method
b)
Gordons growth method/investment on earnings model.
Under Dividend growth valuation method:
n do
1
dB
where g = growth rate
dL = latest dividend
dB = Base dividend
n = number of years
under Gordons growth method
g=rxb
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where g = growth rate

r = return on investment
b = retention ratio/rate i.e. proportion of earnings retained.

Illustration 1.5
Given the following information about Obasanjo PLC.
Issued shares of N1 each N150,000
Current dividend
6,158
Market value per share 3.42
Current earnings
62,858
Net assets
315,000
Dividend 5 years ago 2,473
Estimate the dividend growth rate using
1)
dividend growth valuation method
2)
Gordons growth method

Solution
g =

dL
dB

r = 5, dL = 6,158 dB = 2,473
g =
5 6,158 - 1
2,473
g =
5 2.4900 - 1 = 20%
NOTE: Where the dividend for the years are given year by year, then use n-1
(number of years data provided)
2) Gordons
g=rxb
r = 62,858 x 100 = 20%
315,000
b = 62,858 6158 = 90%
62,858
g = 0.20 x 0.90 = 18%

Price Earning Method

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This method incorporates the earnings per share (EPS) and the market price of the
share. This is based in the assuring firm that the future earnings whether disbursed
to the shareholders or ploughed back into the business will cause future growth in
the earnings of the company as well as the increase in market prices of the share.
Therefore;
Ke =

E
M
where E = Current earnings per share
M = Market price per share
Capital Asset Pricing Model
CAPM divides the required rate of return into two parts:
i)
Risk free return
ii)
Risk Premium
The risk premium is calculated by applying the projects beta factor (B) to the
difference between the market return and the risk free rates of the return.
Ke = Rf + B (Rm Rf)
Where Rf = Risk free rate of return
Rm = Market portfolios expected rate of return
B = Risk measurement (Beta factor)
(Rm Rf) = Market premium for risk
B(Rm Rf) = Risk premium
1.4 COST OF RETAINED EARNINGS (KR)
Retained earnings represent the funds accumulated over years of the company by
keeping part of the funds generated without distribution. It is the proportion of the
total earnings of a company distributable to the equity shareholders but which is
ploughed back into the business for further profitable investment opportunities. If
the retained earnings are distributed among equity shareholders, the amount would
have been reinvested to earn return on it. The cost of retained earnings therefore is
the return forgone by the equity shareholders and it is the opportunity cost of funds
not available for reinvestment by the individual shareholders. The cost of retained
earnings is therefore equivalent to opportunity rate of earnings forgone by the
equity shareholders. Hence, cost of equity includes retained earnings.
1.5 COST OF PREFERRED CAPITAL (KP)
The preference share capital represents the fixed dividend capital. It is easier to
estimate because the interest received by the holder of the security is fixed by
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contract and will not fluctuate in amount. It may be redeemable or irredeemable.

Redeemable preference shares are shares the holders of which are refunded due
sum at redemption in accordance with the terms under which the shares were
issued and retained of the shares by the company.
Cost of Irredeemable Preference Shares
This is calculated as follows:
Kp = d
MVp
where Kp = Cost of preference share capital
d = Latest/Current dividend paid/payable
MVp = Market Value of preference shares ex-div
Cost of Redeemable Preference Shares
The cost of redeemable preference shares is the rate of interest (IRR) which
equates the current market value with the discounted future cash receipts of the
share.
MVp= d1 +
d2
+d3+---- dn
1
12
(1+kp)
(1+kp)
(1+kp)3
(1+kp)n
1.6 COST OF DEBENTURES CAPITAL
This is the minimum rate of return required by debenture holders in order to
maintain their existing market value.
Cost of Irredeemable Debentures: It is given as:
Kd = I (1 t)
MVd
Where, Kd = Cost of debt capital
I = Latest / Current interest paid/payable
MVd = Market value of debt ex-int
t = Corporation tax rate
Cost of Redeemable debt
MVd= Io(1-t) + I1(1-t) + I2(1-t) + ---- In(1-t)
(1+kd)1
(1+kd)2
(1+kd)n

Illustration 1.6
XYZ Plc is financed by N10m, 10% redeemable debentures currently quoted at
N100 each. The debentures would be redeemed in 10 years time at par
Corporation tax is at 30%. Calculate the cost of the debentures.

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Solution
YrCF
0 (100)
1-10 10
1-10 (3)
10100

DF @ 5% PV
1
(100)
7.7217
77
7.7217
(23)
0.6139
61
15

DF @ 5% PV
1
(100)
6.7101
67
6.7101
(20)
0.4632
46
(7)

Interpolation: IRR = R1 + (Positive NPV) x ( R2 R1)

+ NPV + -NPV
= 5 + 15 X (8-5)
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= 7.05%
1.7 WEIGHTED AVERAGE COST OF CAPITAL
This is also known as the composite cost of capital as it represents the aggregate of
the costs of various sources of finance in use. Using WACC, the proportion of
total capital coming from each source of finance is weighted. The weighted costs
are then added to give the overall cost of capital that is known as the WACC.
WACC derives its importance from the argument that it is not appropriate to use
the cost of specific fund as the cost for a project, particularly where such projects
are to be financed from the internal resources of the company.

Method of Valuation
1)
2)

Weight based on market value

Weight based on book value

Illustration 1.7
Ade Cement Ltd has the following capital structure:
Particulars
Market values
Equity share capital
80
Preference share capital
30
Fully secured debentures 40

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Book values
120
20
40

Cost %
18
15
14

Calculate the companys weighted average cost of capital based on both market
values and book values.
WACC based on market values
Type
MV
Cost HASH Total
Equity
80
18%
14.4
Preference 30
15%
4.5
Debenture 40
14%
5.6
150
24.5
KW = HT x 100 = 24.5/150 x 100 = 16.33%
MV
WACC based on book values
Type
MV
Cost
Equity
120
18%
Preference 20
15%
Debenture 40
14%
180

HASH Total
21.6
3.0
5.6
30.2

Ke = 30.2/180 x 100 = 16.78%

1.8 CONVERTIBLE LOAN STOCKS
Convertible loan stocks are loan stocks that are changeable into ordinary shares at
the option of the holder and under specific terms and conditions.

Illustration 1.8
Orimogunje Ltd has issued 14% convertible debentures of N100 each. Each
debenture will be convertible into 8 equity shares of N10 each at a premium of N5
per share. The conversion will take place at the end of 4 years. The corporate tax
rate is assumed to be 40%. Assume that tax savings occur in the same year that the
interest payments arise. The flotation cost is 5% of the issue amount. Calculate the
cost of convertible debenture.

Solution
Yr Particulars
CF
0 Net proceeds
(95)
1-4Interest less I(1-t) 8.40
4 Conversion value 20

DF @ 14%
1.000
2.914
0.592

PV
DF @ 15% PV
(95.00)
1.000
(95.00)
24.48
2.855
23.98
71.04
0.572
68.64
0.52
(2.38)

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Kd =14

+ 0.52
0.52 + 2.38

14

+ 0.52
2.9
= 14 + 0.18 = 14.18%
1.8 SUMMARY
Cost of capital has been seen as the minimum required rate of return that a
company must attain to maintain its market value and the value of its shares. The
cost of equity capital is estimated by using different methods which include
Dividend Yield Method, Dividend Growth Model, Price Earnings Method and
Capital Asset Pricing Model. Dividend growth rate can be ascertained either by
using dividend growth valuation model or Gordons growth model. Cost of
preference shares, cost of debts, cost of convertible loan stocks and weighted
average cost of capital are also deal with.
1.9 SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Discuss briefly the different approaches to the computation of the cost of equity
2. How can you determine cost of equity in a growth company?
3. Cost of capital is the sum of the minimum for business risk plus a premium for
financial risk. Explain
4. Retained earnings have no cost. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer
5. N1.10m ordinary shares currently valued at 3.00k per share financed CAB
LTD. A dividend of N6m is due for payment. Calculate the cost of equity
capital.
6. Oluwole Nig Plc is financed by 60m ordinary shares currently valued at 156k
per share. The results of the last five financial years are as follows:
Yr Earnings
2004 N20m
2003 N18m
2002 N16m
2001 N15.4m
2000 N13.9m

Dividend
N15.6m
N15m
N13.2m
N12.3m
N11.1m

Calculate the companys cost of capital.

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Aborode R.

Financial Management (2005)

Drury C.

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)

Ravi M.K.

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied

Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

UNIT 2: CAPITAL STRUCTURE THEORY

Learning Objectives
At the end of this unit, students should have understood:
The meaning of capital structure and different components of capital
structure
Relationship of cost of capital and risk
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Gearing and financial risk

Optimum capital structure
Factors influencing capital structure decisions
Net income and net operating income approaches of capital structuring
Modigliani and Millers view on capital structuring without taxation
Arbitrage process under MM theory

CONTENTS
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9

Introduction
Factors Determining Capital Structure Decisions
Optimum Capital Structure
Gearing and Financial Risk
Capital Structure Approaches
M-M Theory (Modern View)
Arbitrage
Summary
Self Review Questions

2.1 INTRODUCTION
Capital structure ordinarily implies the proportion of debt and equity in the total
capital of a company. In other words, capital structure of a company is made up of
equity and debt. Capital structure borders on how a company finances its
operations and it is usually made up of ordinary share capital, preference share
capital and debt capital.
Equity consists of the following: equity share capital, share premium, surplus
profits, and reserves and so on. On the other hand, debt of a company may consist
of all borrowings from the government statutory financial corporations and other
agencies, term loans from banks and other financial institutions, debentures and all
deferred payment liabilities. Ordinarily, increase in debt in the capital structure
implies greater amount of interest payment. Therefore, capital structure theory
becomes a topic of interest because the introduction of fixed interest debt in a
companys capital structure increases its financial risk. This is partly due to the
fact that interest must be paid whatever happens to earnings. Since acceptance of
more debt means payment of greater amount of interest, the company must have to
think twice about its effects on profitability.
2.2. FACTORS DETERMINING CAPITAL STRUCTURE

DECISIONS

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Control: The number of equity shares held by an individual shareholder

determines his level of control and voting rights in the company. When the
shareholders do not wish to dilute their control, the company will rely more on
debt funds. This is because by funding through equity the control of the existing
shareholders will be threatened.
Growth: Companies with high growth rate will require more funds for its
expansion schemes which will be met through raising debt. The company will
have to rely on debt than on equity and internal earnings.
Profitability: A company with higher profitability will have low reliance on
outside debt and it will meet its additional requirement through internal
generation.
Government Policy: Government policies and regulations play a major role in a
companys capital structure. Monetary and fiscal policies of government have
strong implication on the capital structure decisions of a company.
Legal Provisions: In raising equity capital, a company has to fulfill some certain
legal terms and conditions which make equity capital funds more complicated than
raising debt. A company may opt for debt in an attempt to sideline the
cumbersome process.
Company Size: The companies with small capital base will rely more on owners
funds and internal earnings. Large companies have to depend on capital market.

2.3 OPTIMUM CAPITAL STRUCTURE

The optimum capital structure is that capital structure or combination of equity
and debt that leads to the maximization of the value of the firm. The optimum
capital structure minimizes the overall cost of the firm and maximizes the value of
the firm. The introduction of debt to capital structure increases the earnings per
share as the interest on debt is tax deductible, which results in increase in share
price. However higher levels of debt funds in capital structure result in greater
financial risk and leads to higher cost of capital and depress the market price of
companys share. The firm must therefore endeavour to achieve and maintain the
optimum capital structure not dispensing with the value maximization objective of
the firm.

2.4 GEARING AND FINANCIAL RISK

A company is a geared company if there is debt in its capital structure and when
fixed interest debt is introduced into a companys capital structure, the financial
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risk is increased. Financial risk is the increased risk of equity holders due to
financial gearing. It does not arise from a companys investment; it is due solely to
the capital structure or more specifically to the level of gearing. The financial risk
of a companys capital structure can be measured by a gearing ratio. Gearing ratio
shows the proportionate relationship between fixed interest and equity capital in
the finance of a business.

Forms of Gearing
1st Gearing Ratio = Fixed interest capital + Pref. Share Capital
Shareholders funds
nd
2 Gearing Ratio = Fixed interest capital + Pref. Share Capital
Capital Employed
3rd Gearing Ratio = Total Debt
Shareholders funds
Total debt includes all liabilities of the company. It does not however include
preference share which for this ratio is taken as part of the shareholders funds.
4th Gearing Ratio = Interest on debt
EBIT

Advantages of Debt Capital

1. The administrative and issuing costs are normally lower than raising equity
capital.
2. It has cost advantage due to the ability to set debt interest against profit for tax
purposes.
3. The pre-tax rate of interest is invariably lower than the return required by the
equity capital suppliers.
2.5 CAPITAL STRUCTURE THEORIES
There are two main theories about the effect of changes in gearing on the WACC
and share value. These are:
1. The Net Income Approach (Traditional view).
2. The Net Operating Income Approach.

Basic Assumptions of the Theory of Capital Structure

1. The gearing of a company is changed immediately by issuing debt to purchase
shares or by issuing shares to purchase debt.
2. The company pays out all its earnings as dividends.
3. Business risk is constant regardless of how the company invests its funds.
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4. Taxation and its effect on cost capital are ignored.

5. There are no transaction costs and a company can alter its capital structure
without any transaction costs.

Net Income Approach

A decision about capital structure, according to this approach, is relevant to the
valuation of the firm. This approach views that an alteration in the capital structure
of a firm causes change in the overall cost of capital (WACC) and also in the total
value of the firm. This approach states that debt capital is cheaper than equity and
that as such a company can increase its value by borrowing up to a reasonable
limit. According to this approach, the value of the firm is equal to the market value
of equity plus the market value of debt.
Cost of capital

Ke

Kw
Kd

p
Level of gearing
Under this approach, the following assumptions hold:
1. The cost of debt will remain constant until a significant point is reached when it
would start to rise.
2. The WACC will fall immediately an external source of finance is introduced
and will be rising thereafter as the level of gearing increases.
3. The companys market value and the market per share will be maximized where
WACC is at the lowest point (p).

Net Operating Income Approach

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According to this approach, value of the firm is independent of its capital

structure. It states that the way a company finances its operations is irrelevant in
the determination of the companys market value. It assumes that the weighted
average cost of capital remains unchanged irrespective of the level of gearing. It
derives its strength from the assumption that increase in debt capital increases the
expected rate of return by the stockholders and the benefit of using relatively
cheaper debt funds is offset by the loss arising out of the increase in cost of equity.
Under this approach, optimal capital structure does not exist as WACC remains
constant.

Ke

Kw
Kd

1. Cost of debt will remain constant regardless of the level of gearing.

2. The WACC will remain unchanged as the gearing increases.
3. The cost of equity will rise in such a way as to keep the WACC constant.
The value of firm = EBIT
Ko
Value of Equity share = Value of firm Value of debt
Where EBIT = Earnings Before Interest and Tax
Ko = Overall cost of capital.

Illustration 2.1
A company has N10, 000 debts at 10% interest and earns N10, 000 a year before
interest is paid. There are 4,500 issued shares and weighted average cost of capital
of the company is 20%.
a) (i) What is the companys market value?
(ii) What is the cost of its equity capital?
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(iii) What is the market value per share of its equity?

(b) Suppose the company issues N10, 000 additional debt at 10% interest to
repurchase shares at the price calculated in (iii) above. If the WACC remains
unchanged:
(i) Calculate the number of shares that were repurchased.
(ii) What is the new cost of the equity capital?
(iii) What is the new market value per share of its equity?

Solution
(a) (i) Earnings before interest and tax = N10,000
WACC
= 20%
Market value of firm = N10,000 = N50, 000
0.20
(ii) Market value of firm
= 50,000
Less: Market value of debt = 10,000
Market value of equity

40,000

Ke =

d
MVe
Dividend = Total earnings Interest
= N10, 000 N1000 = N9000

Ke = N9000
x 100 = 22.5%
N40, 000
(iii) Market value per share = N40, 000 = N8.89
4,500
(b) (i) Number of repurchased shares = N10,000 = 1,125 shares
N 8.89
(ii) The new cost of equity capital
New market value = N40, 000 N10, 000 = N30, 000
New dividend = N9000 10%(10000) = N8000
New Ke =
N8000
x 100 = 26.67%
N30, 000
(iii) New market value per share
= N30, 000
= N30, 000
4,500 1,125

3,375
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= N8.89

Illustration 2
Ota ltd and Sango ltd are identical in all respects including risk factors except for
debt/equity mix. Ota ltd having issued 12% debentures of N3, 000,000 while
Sango ltd issued only equity capital. Both companies earn 24% before interest and
taxes on their total asset of N5, 000, 000. Assuming the corporate effective tax rate
of 40% and capitalisation rate of 18% for an all-equity company. Compute the
value of Ota and Sango ltd using (i) Net Income approach and (ii) Net Operating
Income approach.

Solution
(i) Valuation of companies under Net Income approach
Particulars
EBIT (5,000,000 x 0.24)
Less: Debenture interest @ 12%

Ota

Sango

1,200,000
360,000

1,200,000

840,000
336,000

1,200,000
480,000

Profit before tax

Less: tax @ 40%
Net Income available to Equity shareholders
(dividend)

504,000

Market value of equity

MVe = d
Ke
Where d = Net income available to equity shareholder
Ke = Equity capitalisation rate
Ota ltd = 504,000 = N2,800,000
0.18
Sango ltd = 720,000 = N4,000,000
0.18
Market value of firm = MVe + MVd
Where MVe = Value of equity
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720,000

MVd = Value of debt

Ota = 2,800,000 + 3,000,000 = N5,800,000
Sango = 4,000,000 + 0 = N4,000,000
(ii) Valuation of Companies under Net Operating Income Approach
Particulars
Ota
Sango
Value of Firm = EBIT (1,200,000(1-0.4)) 4,000,000 4,000,000
Ko
0.18
Less: Value of debt
(3,000,000 (1-0.4))
1,800,000
Value of Equity
2,200,000
4,000,000
Add: Value of debt
3,000,000
Total Value of company
5,200,000
4,000,000

Modigliani and Miller Theory M-Ms Theory

The original normative theory of company valuation and capital structure was put
forward in form of a behavioural justification of the Net Operating Income
approach by Franco Modigliani and Melton H. Miller (MM) in 1958. MM argues
that a companys WACC remains unchanged at all levels of gearing, which
implies that no optimal capital structure exists for a particular company. By using
Arbitrage theory, they supported their argument that capital structure is irrelevant
in determining the market value of a company. A change in debt-equity has no
influence on the cost of capital and the market value of the firm.

Assumptions of the M-M Theory

-

The capital market is perfect. The implication is that cost of insolvency

is nil, information is freely available to all investors, there are no limits
of borrowing, for every transaction there is a seller and a buyer.
All securities are infinitely divisible.
There are no transaction costs.
Homogenous expectations. The investors have the same expectations,
which are the same with that of the company.
The debt is cheaper that equity. Increase in debt level will increase the
cost of debt. The increased debt will increase the financial risk and
expectations of the equity holders will be more. Thus, the WACC will
remain constant for all levels of leverage.
There are no personal taxes and corporate income taxes.
All investors are only price takers.
The stock markets are perfectly competitive.

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M-M Theory: No Taxation

By MM Theory, the increase in cost of equity is just enough to offset the benefit
of low cost debt when there is increase in the level of debt. Then average cost of
capital is constant for all levels of leverage.
From the assumptions of the M-M theory, three propositions are set out:

Proposition I
This states that the market value of any firm is independent of its capital structure,
altering the gearing ratio cannot have any effect on the company annual cash flow.
Companys value is determined by the assets in which the company has invested
and not how those assets are financed.
The value of the geared company is as follows:
MVg = MVu
MVg = Profit before interest
WACC
MVu = MVg = Earnings in ungeared company
Ku
Where:
MVg = Market value of a geared company
MVu = Market value of ungeared company
Ku = Cost of equity in an ungeared company

Proposition II
The rate of return required by shareholders increases in proportion to the debtequity ratio increase. The cost of equity rises exactly in line with any increase in
gearing to offset any benefits conferred by the use of cheap debt.

The cost of equity of a geared firm is calculated as follows:

Kg = Ku + [(Ku Kd) x D]
MVeg
Where:
Kg = Cost of capital in a geared company
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Kd = Cost of debt
D = Value of Debt
MVeg = Market value of a geared company

Proposition III
The cut-off rate for new investment will in all cases be average cost of capital and
will be unaffected by the type of security used to finance the investment.

ARBITRAGE
The process of buying an asset or security in one market and selling the same in
another market to derive benefit from the price differential is referred to as
arbitrage. The arbitrage procedure involves that an investor will sell his shares in
the company having the higher market value and move to the company having the
lower market value lending or borrowing in order to carry out the arbitrage
transaction. The word arbitrage is a technical term that refers to a situation where
two identical commodities are selling in the same market for different prices. At
equilibrium, the increase in demand will force up the price of the lower priced
goods and increase in supply will force down the price of the high priced goods.
If two firms with same level of business risk but different levels of gearing sold
for different values, then shareholders would move from over-valued firm to under
valued firm to maintain financial risk at the same level. The process of arbitrage
would drive the price of the two firms to a common equilibrium total value.

Illustration:
The capital structure of XYZ ltd and PQR ltd are given below:
Particulars
XYZ
PQR
Equity capital
3,000,000 4,000,000
Debt 16%
3,000,000
Total

6,000,000

4,000,000

Both companies are in the same class of business risk with earnings before interest
of N1, 800,000. Mr. X is holding equity of 5% in XYZ ltd. He sold his shares and
borrowed on interest at 16% p.a. Explain how Mr. X will be better off in switching
his holding to PQR ltd under MM theory.

Solution
XYZ Ltd profits available for distribution
N

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Profit before interest

Less: interest @ 16%

1,800,000
480,000
1,320,000

Mr. Xs share of profit 1,320,000 x

5 = N66,000
100
Value of shares sold = 5 x 3,000,000 = N150,000
100
Value of shares to be bought in PQR = 5 x 4,000,000 = N200,000
100
Amount borrowed = 200,000 150,000 = N50,000
Mr. Xs Net Gain
Total earnings in PQR ltd
Mr. Xs share in PQR (1,800,000 x 5)
100
Less: interest on personal loan (80,000 x 16)
100
Net earnings of X in PQR ltd

N
1,800,000
90,000
8,000
82,000

Net Gain = N82,000 N66,000 = N16,000

Mr. X could increase his income by N16,000 while maintaining total risk at the
same level.

2.8.

SUMMARY

Capital structure of a company consists of debt and equity components raised from
long-term sources. The significant advantage of debt funds is fixed interest
obligation and tax deductible. The debt equity ratio is a commonly used
determinant of capital structure. In traditional approach, the optimum capital
structure is determined at a profit where WACC is minimum and at this point the
value of firm is maximised. The net operating income approach on the other hand,
states that the value of firm is independent of its capital structure. MM theory is
considered as modern approach to capital structure. MM argue that the process of
arbitrage will prevent the different market values for equivalent firms.
2.9

SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS

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 What are the factors to be considered in planning the capital structure of a

company.
Critically examine the Net Income and Net Operating Income Approaches
to capital structure.
Distinguish between Net Operating Income approach and MM Approach.
Briefly explain arbitrage notion of MM Theory.
REFERENCES
Aborode R.

Financial Accounting (Masterstroke Consulting, Lagos), 2004

Isimoya D.C

Business Finance (Management Science Centre, Yaba), 1986

Pandey I.M.

Financial Management, (Vikas Publishing House PVT Ltd, New

Delhi), 1999

Ravi M.K.

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied Services (P.)

Ltd, (2007)

UNIT 3: OPERATING AND FINANCIAL LEVERAGES

Learning Objectives
After dealing with this unit, students must have understood:
The meaning of leverage
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Ascertainment of operating and financial leverages.

Analysis of leverage ratios
What trading on equity is
Distinction between debt and equity
Impact of gearing on cost of capital and EPS of the firm.

CONTENTS
3.1.
3.2
3.3
3.4.
3.5.

Introduction
Leverage Ratios
Interest Cover and Income Gearing
Summary
Self Review Questions.

3.1.

INTRODUCTION

Leverage refers to the ability of a firm to enhance returns to the owners in

introducing long-term funds having a fixed cost. In other words, leverage is the
employment of fixed assets or funds for which a firm had to meet fixed costs or
fixed ratio of interest obligation, irrespective of the level of activities attained or
the level of operating profit earned. Leverage ratios can be classified into two
groups (a) Activity Leverage and (b) Structural Leverage.
3.2.

LEVERAGE RATIOS

a)

Activity Leverage.

i.
ii.
iii.

This includes three ratios

Operating Leverage.
Financial Leverage.
Total Leverage.

i.

Operating Leverage.

This has to do with the normal operation of a firm. It arises from the operating
activity of the firm. It relates to the sales and profit variations. Operating leverage
is the responsiveness of firms EBIT to the changes in sales value.
i.e. Operating Leverage = Contribution
EBIT
OR Contribution
Operating Profit.
Operating leverage of a firm is determined by the fixed cost and variable cost mix
of the firm. If the firm has high level of fixed cost and low variable cost, the
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operating leverage would be higher. The low operating leverage is dictated by high
variable cost and low fixed cost. The percentage change in EBIT resulting from a
percentage change in sales can be measured and this is called degree of operating
leverage.
Degree of Operating leverage = Percentage change in EBIT
Percentage change in sales
Or = %EBIT
%Q
Or = Q (P V)
Q (P V) F
Where, Q = Quantity produced and sold
P = Selling price per unit
V = Variable cost per unit
F = Operating fixed costs
Operating Leverage is present in the firm if
% EBIT > 1
% Q

Illustration 3.1
Firms A and B manufactures the same product and their cost sheets are given
below
A
B
Units manufactured and sold
20,000
20,000
N
N
Direct material
10
10
Direct labour
5
5
Variable overheads
5
5
20
20
Contribution
10
10
Selling price
30
30
Assuming the fixed overheads of 100,000 150,000
Calculate the operating leverages for the two firms.

Solution
A
N
200,000
100,000
100,000
200,000

Contribution for 20,000 units

Less: Fixed overheads
EBIT
Contribution
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B
N
200,000
150,000
50,000
200,000

EBIT
Operating leverage

100,000

50,000

Firm As operating leverage is twice of B as the fixed overheads are higher. The
higher the operating leverage ratio the more risky the situation.
(ii)

Financial Leverage

This has to do with the financing activities of a firm. It refers to the use of debt in
the capital structure. The financial leverage is an indicator of responsiveness of
firms EPS to the changes in its profit before interest and tax. When this ratio is
considered along with the operating ratio, it gives a fair idea about the firms
earning, its fixed costs and the fixed interest expenses. The degree of financial
leverage is an attribute of the firms exposure to financial risk.
Financial Leverage = EBIT
EBT
Where EBIT = Earnings Before Interest and Tax
EBT = Earnings Before Tax
The degree of financial leverage is expressed as follows:
DFL = Percentage change in EPS
Percentage change in EBIT
Or = % EPS
or EPS/EPS
% EBIT
EBIT/EBIT
EPS is estimated as below:
EPS = (EBIT I) (1 t) - Dp
N
Thus Degree of financial leverage can also be expressed as follows:
DFL = EBIT
(EBIT I) (1 t) Dp
Where I = Interest on long-term debt
t = Corporate tax rate
Dp = preference dividend.

Illustration 3.2
The following information is available for Orimogunje Ltd for the year ended 31st
March, 2005.
Interest on debt
N400,000
Preference dividend
N200,000
Corporate tax
40%
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Calculate the degree of financial leverage.

(i) if EBIT is N1,000,000
(ii) if EBIT is N1,500,000
Solution
DFL =
(i)

EBIT
=
EBIT
EPS
(EBIT I) (1 t) Dp
DFL = 1,000,000
(1,000,000 400,000) (1 0.4) 200,000
= 1,000,000
600,000 (0.6) 200,000
= 1,000,000
160,000

= 6.25

(ii) DFL =
1,500,000
1,100,000 (0.6) 200,000
Favourable or unfavourable financial leverage can arise depending on the firms
earnings on the assets and fixed financing cost paid. It is favourable when the firm
earns more on the assets purchased than the fixed financing cost paid. On the
contrary, excess of financing costs over profits results in unfavourable or negative
leverage. Higher financial leverage means higher EBIT resulting in higher EPS, if
other things (variables) remain the same. Financial leverage generally raises
expected EPS, but it also increases the riskiness of securities as the debt-asset ratio
rises. Financial leverage has its impending effect on a firms WACC and value.
Increase in financial leverage will reduce WACC and bring about increase in the
market price of equity shares and value of the firm. On the contrary, decrease in
financial leverage will cause increase in WACC and decline in the value of the
firm.

(iii)

Total Leverage

Total leverage may be defined as the potential use of fixed costs, both operating
and financial which magnifies the effect of sales volume change on the EPS of the
firm. The total leverage is also called Combined Leverage. Total leverage
degree can be calculated as follows:

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DTL = Operating Leverage x Financial Leverage

Or = Contribution x EBIT
EBIT
EBT
Or = Contribution or = EPS/EPS
EBT
Q /Q
Substituting the value EPS:
QTL =
Q (P V)
Q (P V) F I (Dp)
1t
(b) Structural Leverage
This encompasses ratios that express the relationship between owners capital and
outsiders stake in the firm. These ratios are also called capital gearing ratios. They
are:
1. Debt-Equity ratio
2. Total debt-equity ratio
3. Debt-Net worth ratio.
1. Debt-Equity Ratio.
This ratio is the most significant of leverage ratios as it gives the composition of
the long-term funds of the firm in terms of the stake of the owners and outsiders in
the business.
Long term Debt
Shareholder funds
Shareholder funds include equity capital and free reserves. A high ratio indicates
large outside stake in the business. The preference capital is usually excluded from
long term debt but if the ratio is to show effect of use of fixed interest sources on
earnings available to the shareholders then, it is to be included. On the other hand,
if the ratio is to examine financial solvency, then preference shares shall form part
of the capital.

2. Total Debt-Equity Ratio

Here, total debt includes not only long-term debt but also current liabilities.
Long-term Debt + Short-term liabilities
Shareholders Funds

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The inclusion of current liabilities in debt-equity ratio is justified by the fact that
the sundry creditors can exert pressure on the management.
3. Debt-Net worth Ratio.
This ratio relates the long-term debt with the network of the firm that is, the capital
and free reserves less intangible assets.
Long-term Debt
Net worth
This ratio is justified on the basis that it excludes invested capital in fictitious
assets like deferred expenditure.
3.3 INTEREST COVER AND INCOME GEARING
This ratio is calculated to analyse the companys ability to meet interest
obligations. It is measured as a ratio of profit before interest and tax to interest
charges.
Profit Before Interest and Tax
Interest Charges
The inverse of the interest cover is called income gearing indicating the proportion
of pre-tax earnings committed to prior interest charges.
Interest charges
Profit Before Interest and Tax

x 100

Capital Gearing Ratio

This ratio is the proportion of the fixed return capital to the total capital. It is
given as:
Fixed Return capital
Total Capital
=
Long-term debt + Preference Capital
Long-term debt + Preference Capital + Equity Capital +Reserves

Illustration 3.3
Busayo and Papa Ltds balance sheet shows the following structure of finance for
the year ended 31st March, 2009.
N

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Equity share capital (5,000,000 of N1 each)

5,000,000
Pref. Share capital (12%) (100,000 share of N10 each) 1,000,000
Share premium
2,000,000
General Reserve
1,500,000
Non-Convertible Debentures (14%)
4,000,000
Current Liabilities
500,000
Total assets
14,000,000
The profit earned during the year before interest payments and tax at 40%
amounted to N3,400,000. Board of Directors recommends a dividend at 18% on
equity shares. You are required to calculate
(a) Capital gearing ratio
(b) Income gearing ratio

Solution
(a) Capital gearing ratio = Long-term debt + Pref. Capital
Long-term debt + Pref. Capital + Equity Capital +
Reserves
= 40 + 10
x 100 = 50 x
40 + 10 + 50 +20 +15
135
The gearing ratio is small and the companys financial risk is lesser.
(b) Income Gearing ratio
= EBIT
Fixed Interest

= 34

= 6.07 times
5.60

3.4 SUMMARY
The fixed interest debt component is used in total capital structure to enhance the
return to the equity shareholders. But the risk will increase in times of
unfavourable business condition.
Leverage refers to the ability of a firm in employing long-term funds having a
fixed interest to enhance returns to the owners. It is expressed as Contribution/Net
Profit.
If the operating leverage is higher the company is subject to greater degree of
business risk.
Financial leverage refers to the use of debt component in capital structure and the
effect of payment of fixed interest on firms profitability. It is EBIT / EBT.

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The higher the combined leverage, the firm is subject to greater risk which
includes both business risk and financial risk.
3.4 SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS

Explain the concept of operating and financial leverage.

Distinguish between Structural leverage and financial leverage.
Distinguish between Structural leverage and Capital gearing ratio.
Given that the fixed expenses of Busayo and Papa in illustration 3.3 is
N400,000; calculate
Operating leverage
Financial leverage
Total leverage
Interest Cover

REFERENCES
Drury C.

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)

Pandey I.M.

Financial Management, (Vikas Publishing House PVT Ltd, New

Delhi), 1999

Ravi M.K.

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied Services (P.)

(2007)

UNIT 4: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND VALUE OF THE FIRM

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this study, students must have understood:

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Ltd.

M-M Theory with taxation.

Application of Pecking Order Theory in capital structuring
Modified Pecking Order suggested by Myers

CONTENTS
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.1

Introduction
MM Theory with corporate taxation
MM Theory with personal taxation
Pecking Order Theory
Summary
Self Review Questions

INTRODUCTION

In unit 2, MM theory has been treated with the tax relief being ignored. The
assumption that there is no corporate tax is unrealistic for a corporate firm. From
this perspective, MM has modified their theory by considering tax relief available
to a geared company when the debt component is existing in the capital structure.
4.2

MM THEORY WITH CORPORATE TAXATION

Here, the MM theory demonstrates a situation of a firm where corporate taxation

is put under consideration. The tax burden on the company will lessen to the
extent of relief available on interest payable on the debt, which makes the cost of
debt cheaper and reduces the WACC of the firm to the lower where capital
structure of a company has debt component.

Cost of equity
Cost of capital

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WACC
Cost of Debt
(After tax)
Gearing
As the level of gearing increases the WACC will be reducing and the companys
market value will be maximized at 100% level of gearing. The increase in the
value of the company is the present value of further tax relief referred to as a tax
shield. They assumed that the value of the geared company will always be greater
than an ungeared company with similar business risk, but only by the amount of
debt-associated tax saving of the geared company. So, at equilibrium price the
market value of a geared company is equal to the market value of its ungeared
counterpart plus the debt assisted tax shield.
At equilibrium
MVg = MVu + Dt
Where,
MVg = Market value of the geared company
MVu = Market value of an ungeared company
D = Market value of debt capital
t = Corporation tax rate
Cost of Capital of a Geared Company
Kg = (Ke x % of Equity) + (1 t) (Kd x % of Debt)
Where
Kg = WACC
Ke = Cost of Equity capital
Kd = Cost of debt capital (Pre-tax)
Cost of Equity Capital of a Geared Company
Keg = Ku + (1 t) (Ku Kd) x D
Veg
Where,
Keg = Cost of Equity capital in a geared company
Ku = Cost of capital of an ungeared company
Kd = Cost of debt capital (Pre-tax)
D = Debt capital
t = Corporation tax

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Illustration 4.1
Mr. Fash Ltd has the following capital structure:
N
Equity Capital
3,000,000
Debt (16%)
6,000,000
9,000,000
Corporate tax rate is 40%. The cost of equity is assumed to be 24%. Calculate the
WACC of the company.

Solution
Kg = (24% x 30) + (1 0.4) (16% x 60) = 8% + 6.4%
90
90
= 14.4%
WACC of a geared company in a tax world is also given as:
Kw(g) = Kw(u) [ 1 Dt ]
MVe + MVd
Kw(g) = WACC of ageared company
Kw(u) = WACC of an ungeared company
Vd = Market value debt
Ve = Market value of Equity
t = Corporation tax rate

Illustration 4.2
YarAdua owns 1% of the equity of Atiku Plc a geared company with 1m N1
ordinary shares having a market value of N1.10 per share and N600,000 10%
debentures valued at N80. Yaradua transfers his funds to Obasanjo Plc, an
ungeared company. Both firms are in the same type of business susceptible to the
same degree of business risk and both firm generate income before debenture
interest of N200,000.
Obasanjo Plc is financed by 1.2 million N1 ordinary shares with a market value of
N1.05 per share.
Yaradua on selling his shares in Atiku Plc would have to borrow sufficient funds
in order to buy 1% of Obasanjo Plc. You are required to calculate:
a) Yaraduas present income from Atiku Plc.
b) His income on switching funds to Obasanjo Plc.
c) The gain to Yaradua on switching
d) The equilibrium position (Assume only Obasanjo plcs equity changes in
value).
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Solution
Equity
Debt
EBIT
Less: Interest
Less: Tax at 40%
Dividend

Atiku Plc
N
1,100,000
480,000
1,580,000
200,000
60,000
140,000
56,000
84,000

Obasanjo Plc
N
1,260,000
1,260,000
200,000
200,000
80,000
120,000

(a) Yaraduas present income in Atiku plc

= 1% of 84,000 = N840
(b) To invest 1% in Obasanjo plc = 1% of 1,260,000
Sales in Atiku plc 1% of 1,100,000
To borrow
Income from Obasanjo plc 1% of N120,000
Less: Interest N1600 x 12.5%
Note: The interest rate on borrowing = Kd
Kd (Cost of debt) is pre-tax
Kd used is pretax i.e. Kd = I
as against
MVd
Kd = I (1 t)
MVd
Kd = 10 = 12.5%
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(c)Gain on switching funds
Net income after switching
Income before switching
(d) Equilibrium position
MVg = MVu + Dt
Since it is Obasanjo plcs market value that must change
MVu = MVg Dt
MVu = 1,580,000 (480,000 x 0.4)
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N
12,600
11,000
1,600
1,200
(200)
1,000

1,000
840
160

= 1,580,000 192,000
= 1,388,000

MM THEORY WITH PERSONAL TAXATION

4.3

MM theory considered only corporate taxes. However, Miller (1977) included the
effect of personal as well as corporate taxes in capital structure theory. He argued
that the existence of tax relief on debt interest but not on equity dividends would
make debt capital more attractive than equity capital to companies. Companies
must be ready to offer a higher return on debt in order to attract greater supply of
debt. When the company offers an after-personal-tax return on debt at least equal
to the after-personal-tax return on equity, equity supply will switch over to debt
supply to the company. This is based on the assumption that interest payments on
debt are allowed as a tax deduction whereas dividends on equity capital are not
allowed for tax deduction.

4.4

PECKING ORDER THEORY

This theory was proposed by Donaldson in 1961 and modified by Meyers in 1984.
The theory asserts that a companys capital structure is more dependent on internal
cashflows, cash dividend payment and acceptable investment opportunities (NPV
> 0).
This theory states that when a company wants to finance its long-term
investments, it selects by following a well defined order of preference with respect
to the sources of finance it uses. At the initial stage, the firm will prefer to use
internally generated funds. If the internal funds are insufficient to meet its
investment requirements then it will prefer raising external funds in the form of
term loans and then non-convertible debentures and bonds and then convertible
debt instruments.
The last to be considered is in the form of new equity capital. This theory says
therefore that:
(i)
Firms prefer internal financing to external financing
(ii)
If firms choose external financing, they will issue the safest security
first i.e they will choose debt before equity financing.
(iii) As a firm sources for external funds, it will follow the pecking order of
securities.

Pecking Order Assumptions

-

There are no costs involved in using internally generated funds.

It is expensive to raise external funds.
Raising of debt is relatively cheaper than raising of equity funds.
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Raising of term loans from banks and financial institutions is cheaper

than issuing debt securities for raising finances.
Issue of equity capital involves relatively high issue cost.
Servicing of debt funds is cheaper than servicing of equity funds.

4.5

SUMMARY

Originally, MM theory has ignored the corporate and personal taxation, but later
Miller modified the theory by considering tax relief available to a geared firm.
As per Pecking order theory, if the firms do require external financing they will
issue the safest security first in order of term loans, unsecured debentures, secured
debentures, convertible debentures, preference shares, convertible preference
shares and finally in the form of new equity shares.

4.6

SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS

-

How are corporate taxation and personal taxation incorporated in MM

theory?
Write short notes on Pecking Order theory of capital structure.
Sango Ltd has earning before interest and tax (EBIT) of N3,000,000 and
a 40% tax rate. Its required rate of return on equity in the absence of
borrowing is 18%. In the absence of personal taxes, what is the value of
the company in an MM world
(a) With no leverage.
(b) With N4,000,000 in debt.
(c) With N7,000,000 in debt.

REFERENCES
BPP Publishing Limited
Drury C.
Ravi M.K.

Ravi M.K.

Investment ( BPP Publishing House, London), 1991

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied Services (P.)
(2007)
Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied Services (P.)
Ltd, (2007)

UNIT 5: DEGREE OF LEVERAGES

Learning Objectives.
After the end of this unit, students must have understood:
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Ltd.

Meaning of Trading on Equity

Impact of Gearing on cost of capital and EPS of the firm.
Distinction between Debt and Equity.

CONTENTS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Distinction between debt and equity
5.3 Trading on equity
5.4 Gearing
5.5 Summary
5.6 Self Review questions

5.1 INTRODUCTION
In unit 3, the meaning and various forms of leverages have been considered. This
unit further discusses the degree of leverage especially how it affects the return to
the equity shareholders. Before further discussions, distinction between debt and
equity should be made.

5.2 DISTINCTION BETWEEN DEBT AND EQUITY

Debt and equity are different on the following grounds:
1. Debt capital is repayable to the providers while equity capital is not
repayable
2. The interest on debt is mandatory but dividends on equity are not
compulsory.
3. Interest on debt is tax deductible while dividend on equity is not.
4. Introduction of debt in a firms capital structure increases the financial risk.
However, equity cannot increase a firms financial risk.
5. Debt has a relatively cheaper issuing cost.
6. With the issue of debt, there is no control dilution whereas; new issue of
equity may lead to control dilution.
7. Debt has a less future financing flexibility compared to equity.
8. It is often easier to issue debt to financial institutions than equity.

5.3 TRADING ON EQUITY

Trading on equity refers to the practices by which a firm uses borrowed funds and
preference capital carrying a fixed change in a way to obtain a higher return to the
equity shareholders. The concept of trading on equity has direct impact on

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shareholders wealth because all investing, financing and dividend decisions are
taken in view of maximization of wealth of the owners. The debt funds are less
risk bearing compared to equity funds since the providers of debt have prior claims
on income and assets of the firm over equity holders.
While the financial leverage explains the impact of EPS, trading on equity shows
the impact on equity capital. It is calculated by taking difference of rate of return
on equity capital by having equity and debt components in capital structure to rate
of return on equity by having only equity share capital in the capital structure.

Illustration 5.1
Profitability Statement of Onikoko Ltd.
Financial Alternatives

A1
Nm
600
600
600
200
200
80
120
20%

Total Assets
Equity share capital
12% Debentures
Earnings before interest and tax
Less: Interest on debentures at 12%
Earnings before tax
Less: Tax at 40%
Return on Equity

B1
Nm
600
400
200
600
200
24
176
70.4
105.6
26.4%

C1
Nm
600
200
400
600
200
48
152
60.8
91.2
45.6%

In alternative A where there is no debt component, the company can earn only
20% return on equity. In B, by having debt component, the return on equity
increases. In C, it rises further but it is important to note that if the debt component
exceeds the desired level, the firm is prone to financial risk and bankruptcy risk.

5.4 GEARING
This term refers to the amount of debt finance a company uses relative to its equity
finance. A company is highly geared where there is high level of debt component
in its capital structure. It can be calculated with the help of debt-equity ratio or
capital gearing ratio i.e. (long-term debt/capital employed).
There are some problems associated with high level of gearing:
1. A highly geared company is subject to financial risk.
2. There is an increased possibility of bankruptcy risk.

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3. Due to high levels of financial and bankruptcy risk a firm is exposed to, its
equity shares stock market prices will be quoted less.
4. The profitability and earnings of the company will be threatened due to
changes in interest rates of different debt components.
If the level of gearing increases, the expected return of equity shareholders will
also increase along with the increase in financial risk and bankruptcy risk. The
expectation of providers will also be more to compensate for taking higher levels
of financial risk and bankruptcy risks.

Gearing and Cost of Capital

Empirically, the proportion of debt in a firms capital structure has relatively little
impact on the cost of capital.
Graphically
WACC (%)
30
20

10
0

25

50

75

100
Level of Gearing (%)

So long as the existing gearing of the company is within the optimum range say
30% and 60%, the proportion of debt in a companys capital structure has little
effect on a companys cost of capital.

Gearing and EPS

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Gearing has considerable effect on the earnings attributable to the equity

shareholders. A highly geared firm must earn enough profits to cover the interest
on debt before any profits available for distribution to the equity holders.
Illustration 5.1
Dauda Ltd is setting a project with a cost of N5,000,000. It is considering the
following three alternatives for financing project:
Alternatives
1
2
3
Equity
5,000,000 4,000,000
2,000,000
Debt (15%)
1,000,000
3,000,000
5,000,000 5,000,000
5,000,000
The company estimated earnings per year N2,000,000, the corporate tax is 40%.
Calculate the earnings per share in the three different alternatives.

Solution
Earnings before interest and tax
Less: Interest 15%
Less: Corporate tax 40%
Net profit after interest and tax
EPS

1
N
2,000,000
2,000,000
800,000
1,200,000
2.4

2
N
2,000,000
150,000
1,850,000
740,000
1,110,000
2.8

3
N
2,000,000
450,000
1,550,000
620,000
930,000
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From the above illustration, high levels of gearing leads to an increase in EPS for
equity shareholders. Meanwhile, the debt in capital structure increases the risk of
equity shareholders.

5.5 SUMMARY
The debt component should be used in capital structure to enhance the return to
the equity shareholders which is termed trading on equity. Also, gearing represents
the ratio which shows the proportion of debt capital in a firms capital structure
relative to its equity finance.

5.6 REVIEW QUESTIONS

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Write short notes on Trading on equity.

What are the differences between debt and equity capital.
Explain briefly the impact of gearing on the cost of capital of a firm.
Explain briefly the impact of gearing on the earnings of a firm.

REFERENCES
Aborode R.

Financial Management (2005)

Drury C.

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)

Ravi M.K.

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied

Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

UNIT 6: DIVIDEND THEORY

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Learning Objectives
After the end of this unit, students must have understood:
What dividend theory is all about.
Factors determining the dividend decisions of a firm.
MM Theory of dividend irrelevancy.
Dividend relevancy suggested by Gordon and Linter.
Other theories on dividend policy.

CONTENTS
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Factors Determining the Dividend Decisions.
6.3 Dividend Supremacy or Relevancy Theory.
6.4 Dividend Irrelevancy Theory.
6.5 Other theories of Dividend.
6.6 Summary.
6.7 Self Review Questions.

6.1 INTRODUCTION
Dividend theory (Policy) tries to provide answer to the questions; which is better
the payment of dividend now or the retention of earnings for capital gain? This
theory explores the possibility of attaining an optimum dividend payout ratio that
maximizes the combined value of dividends paid plus capital gain.
Dividend policy has been considered very important in the firms objective of
maximizing shareholders wealth. Dividends paid out to the shareholders represents
cash outflow which depletes the available cash resources. The reduction in the
available cash will have implication on the investment opportunities of the firm
because investment projects of the firm also heavily depend on the available cash
resources.
The financial manager of a company therefore has a role of striking a balance
between dividend payout and retention of earnings, though the two serve the same
purpose of maximizing the shareholders wealth. While retained earnings are used
to finance expansion, dividends payment increases the purchasing power of the
shareholders. Although dividend and retained profits move in opposite directions
they still go hand in hand. It is impossible to formulate one without having an
effect on the other. A company must watch the profit distributed to the
shareholders (dividends) to satisfy the minimum required internally generated
funds to take care of investment opportunities and also it must restrict it selffinancing through retained profits at least to the extent that it must satisfy a
minimum requirement for dividends.
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6.2 FACTORS DETERMINING THE DIVIDEND DECISIONS

1. Legal Provisions: Company law allows the payment of dividend only out

of distributable profits, calculated on conventional accounting principles.

(a) profits arising from the use of the company properly although it is a
wasting asset;
(b) revenue reserves;
(c) realized profit on a fixed assed sold
These are distributable profits to the shareholders, it is forbidden to
distribute dividend out of capital (Section 379 382 of CAMD). As per
the provisions, a company must transfer a certain percentage of profits of
current year to reserves before declaring a dividend.
2. Liquidity: A company will be unable to pay a dividend if cash is not

available to do so. A company requires cash in order to pay dividend. The

liquidity position of the company will influence the dividend payout of a
particular year. It is noteworthy that the availability of cash only induces
dividend payout, a company may borrow e.g. by bank overdraft to meet up
with dividend requirements if cash is not available.
3. Government: Government through some guidelines restricts the amount of

dividend payable to shareholders by restricting dividend payment to a

certain percentage of the profits after tax. However, from 1988 dividend
payment has been deregulated.
4. Internal Re-investment Opportunities: When a company is faced with

viable investment opportunities to be financed by only external funds which

is not available or only available by submitting strict business terms on
conditions or by incurring high transaction costs, then the company may
have to fore-go the payment of dividend. Dividend may have to be
restricted to provide financing for such investments.
5. Loan Redemption: If debentures or preference share capital are due for

redemption, it will require funds and might cause a reduction in the level of
dividend payout.
6. The Risk Factor: Where a company is high business and financial risk

inherent, it may have to offer higher dividend rates in order to encourage

investors to undertake the risk involved.

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7. Taxation: Shareholders in high income bracket will require to receive their

returns in the form of capital profit because of the high tax rate their high
incomes may be subjected to but shareholders in low income bracket will
be pleased to receive annual returns as high as expected since they are
indifferent.
8. Level of Inflation: As the level of inflation rises, shareholders would

expect commensurate increase in dividends.

9. Control: If a high level of dividend is paid, a company might be forced to

issue new share capital to raise finance. This can have the effect of reducing
the control of the company by existing shareholders. If control is a
significant factor, dividend payouts are liable to be relatively low.
10. Dividend Policy of Similar Companies: In dividend decisions, companies

tend to follow the policy of a similar company.

6.3 DIVIDEND SUPREMACY OR RELEVANCY THEORY

The proponents of this theory, Professor James E. Walter and M.J. Gordon (1959)
argued that dividends were all that mattered in the determination of share prices.
It is based on the fundamental theory of share values.
the market value of a companys shares depends on
(i) the size of dividends paid
(ii) the growth rate in dividends
(iii) the shareholders required rate of return.

(a)

the growth rate in dividends depends on return on investment and

the rate of earnings retained.
(c) Shareholders will want their company to pursue a retention policy
that maximizes the value of their shares.
(b)

Assumptions of Dividend Relevance Theory

1. The firm finances all investments through retained earnings.
2. The firm maintains constant IRR and WACC.

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All earnings are either distributed as dividends or reinvested internally

immediately.
4. The corporate tax does not exist.
3.

6.4 DIVIDEND IRRELEVANCY THEORY

In 1961, Franco Modigliani and Melton H. Miller (M-M) argued against the claim
that an active dividend policy should be pursued as a means of maximizing
shareholders wealth. Their argument is that the value of a firm is unaffected by
dividend policy and that in a tax-free world, shareholders are indifferent between
dividends and capital gains. They presented the following points to strengthen
their arguments:
1. If earnings were distributed as dividends, each existing shareholders would
gain the exact amount paid to him in terms of income but would suffer a
proportionate loss in the form of reduction in his relative share of the
company. This is so because the absence of retained earnings implied that
new shares or loan stocks would have to be issued to finance an internal
investment programme. On the other hand, earning retention will cause the
value of existing shares to appreciate since new investment would be
financed without resulting to supplementary issues. So, shareholders should
be indifferent between payment of dividend and retained earnings.
2.

When a firm adopts a dividend policy, it may be to the detriment of the

shareholders by way of jeopardizing their consumption preference. If a firm
pays more cash dividends than an investor needed for immediate
consumption, he would return the surplus by buying extra shares with the
fund. If fewer dividends are declared, he could attain his consumption level
by selling a proportionate fraction of his total shares in the market.
Therefore, shareholders should be indifferent between payment of dividend
and retained earnings.

3.

MM pointed out that investors are indifferent as to the manner in which

the returns are obtained, dividends or capital gains. The changes in dividend
payments represent a signal to investors concerning managements
assessment of the future earnings and cash flows of the company.

4.

They argued that if a company with investment opportunities decides to

pay a dividend, so that retained earnings are insufficient to finance all the
investments, obtaining additional funds from outside sources would make
up the shortfall in funds. The consequent loss of value in the existing
shares, as a result of obtaining finance instead of using retained earnings is
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exactly equal to the amount of the dividend paid. A company should

therefore be indifferent between paying a dividend and retained earnings.

Assumptions of the MM Theory

18. There is perfect capital market where investors act rationally and have
access to perfect and costless information.
19. No floatation cost on securities issued by a company.
20. Risks of uncertainty do not exist.
21. No taxation. Or if there is taxation, the same tax rate is applicable to capital
gain and dividend income.
22. The company will maintain a fixed investment policy.

6.5 OTHER THEORIES OF DIVIDEND

(a) Active Theory of Dividends
Under this theory dividends are accorded priority before the company will
commit itself to its capital needs. It follows therefore that viable projects
can be undertaken only after the payment of dividends.
(b) Residual Theory of Dividends
According to this theory, a firm should execute all positive NPV projects
before giving consideration to the payment of dividends. Before funds
could be used in dividend payment, the firm must ensure that all viable
projects have been undertaken.
(c) 100% payout Theory
Rubner (1966) registered his opinion through this theory. This theory
advocates a policy of 100% payout: The argument is that shareholders
prefer dividends and that 100% payout should be made to individuals.
(d) 100% Retention Theory
Clarkson and Elliot (1969) put forth their argument that given taxation and
transaction costs, dividends are a luxury that neither shareholders nor
companies can afford and hence the firm can follow a dividend policy of
100% retention.
(e) Investor Rationality Theory
This theory is based on the psychological preferences of individual
investor. The investor can select dividend payout ratio that conforms to his/
her desired consumption level.

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(f) Tax Differential Theory

According to this theory, dividends are effectively taxed at higher rates than
capital gains. Investors therefore require higher rates of return on stocks
with high dividend yields. A firm should pay a low (or zero) dividend in
order to minimize its cost of capital and maximize its value.

6.6 SUMMARY
Dividend depletes the cash resources which can otherwise be available for the
investment in profitable projects.
Dividend policy determines the distribution of net cashflows generated from
successful trading between dividend payments and corporate retentions.
Before a company determines its dividend policy, it should consider certain
factors. MM argued that share value is a function of the level of corporate
earnings. If there is a higher dividend pay out, the firm should issue new shares
which will depress the stock market price of the share. The reduction in value of
share is just equal to the dividend distributed per share.

6.7 SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Explain the relationship between earnings, cashflows and dividend pay

outs.
2. Write short notes on:
(a) Dividend payout ratio.
(b) Dividend yield ratio.
(c) Price earning ratio.
3. What are the assumptions of dividend relevancy theory?
4. Discuss the various dividend determinants.
5. Explain the basic tenets of dividend irrelevancy theory.
REFERENCES
Aborode R.

Financial Management (2005)

Drury C.

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)

Ravi M.K.

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied

Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

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Unit 7: DIVIDEND POLICY AND VALUE OF FIRM

Learning Objective
After this study, students must have understood.

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Impact of dividend policies on value of firm

Various Dividend Policies
Gordon Growth Valuation Model
Walters Valuation Model
Dividend Payment Procedure

CONTENTS
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Dividend Policies
7.3 Dividend Relevancy Theory Gordon Growth
Valuation Model and Walters Valuation Model
7.4 Dividend Payment Procedure
7.5 Summary
7.6 Self Review Questions
7.1 INTRODUCTION
The dividend policy of a firm has been given ample recognition that different
theories emanated to prove its relevancy in the determination of the value of firm.
M-M by their theory, dividend irrelevancy theory decried the important role
entrusted with dividend policy by dividend Relevancy Theory. They argued that
whatever dividend decisions taken by a firm will have no influence on its share
value.
However, we are now much concerned with the dividend relevancy theory. This
theory claims that a company can increase its value by determining and attaining
an optimum dividend value of dividends paid plus capital gain. The dividend
relevancy theory applies two models:
1) Gordon Growth Valuation Model
2) Walters Valuation Model
The important dividend policies generally followed by corporate firms as
discussed below.
7.2 DIVIDEND POLICIES

Constant Dividend Payout Policy

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This policy is also known as Constant payout ratio method. By this method, a
fixed percentage of the net earnings is paid every year. If earning vary, the amount
of dividends also varies from year to year. The company follows a regular practice
of retained earnings because there is always a constant gap between earnings per
share and dividend per share.

Constant Dividend Rate Policy

This advocates the payment of dividend at constant rate even when earnings vary
from year to year. This may be possible only when the earnings pattern of the
company does not show wide fluctuation.

Multiple Dividend Increase Policy

This is a policy of very consistent but very small dividend increases to give the
illusion of movement and growth. This policy gives a sense of hope to the
investors as the market reward consistently increases.

Regular Dividend plus Extra Dividend Policy

This policy favours the division of the announced dividends of a firm into a
regular and extra dividend. The regular dividend is the dividend that will continue
at the announced level. The extra dividend payment will be made as circumstances
permit.

Uniform Cash Dividend plus Bonus Shares Policy

Under this policy, a minimum rate of dividend per share is paid in cash plus bonus
shares issued out of accumulated reserves. However, the issue of bonuses shares
depends upon the amount kept in reserves over a period say 3 or 5 years.
7.3 DIVIDEND RELEVANCY THEORY
This theory incorporates two models:
1) Gordons Growth Valuation Model
2) Walters Valuation Model

Gordons Growth Valuation Model

This model stems out of dividend situation with growth. Dividend relevancy
theory takes cognizance of a situation where it is assumed that there is no growth

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in dividend. Here the market value of a firm is given by the present value of the
future dividends paid out to shareholders. Ideally, dividend is expected to grow.
The Gordon growth model is a theoretical model used to value ordinary equity
shares. The main proposition of the model is that the value of a share reflects the
value of future dividends accruing to that share. Hence, the dividend payments and
its growth are relevant in valuation of shares.

Assumptions of Gordon Growth Model

1. The firm is an all equity firm i.e the firm is not geared.
2. Retained earnings is the only source of financing
3. Future annual growth rate dividend is expected to be constant
4. The growth rate of the firm is the product of retention rate and its return on
investment
5. Corporate taxes do not exist
6. The retention rate to remain constant.
In valuation of share,
MVe
= Do (1+g) =
Ke g

D1
Ke-g

where MVe = Current ex-dividend market price of share

Do = Current years dividend
D1 = Expected dividend
Ke = Cost of equity, capital
g = Expected future growth rate of dividends
Meanwhile, the model has been criticized on the following grounds:
1. The constant dividend growth and earnings growth is a fallacy
2. The model implies that if Do is zero, the value of share is zero
3. The model ignores the allowance for corporate taxation
4. The capital gains are ignored by the model

Illustration 7.1
Baba Ijebu Ltd is an established company having its share quoted in the major
stocks exchanges. Its share current market price after dividend distributed at the

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21% p.a having a paid up capital of 500,000 of 10k each. Annual growth rate in
dividend expected is 3%. The expected rate of return on its equity capital is 16%.
Calculate the value of Baba Ijebu Ltds share based on divided growth model.

Solution
MVe =

Do (1+g)
Ke - g

Dividend distributed = 5000,000k x 21 = 1,050,000

100
MVe = 1,050,000 (1 + 0.03) = 8,319,231k
0.16 0.03
Value per share =

8,319,231
500,000

= 16.64k

Illustration 7.2
The shares of a gas company are selling at N20 per share. The firm had paid
dividend @ N2 per share last year.
i) Determine the cost equity capital of the company
ii)
Determine the estimated market price of the equity share if the anticipated
growth rate of the firm (a) rises to 8%
(b) fall to 3%

Solution
i) Ke =

Do (1 + g)
MVe

Ke =

+ g

2(1 + 0.05)
+
20
ii)a. If the growth rate raises to 8%
MVe =
2(1 + 0.08) = N28.8
0.155 0.08
b. If growth rate falls to 3%
2(1 + 0.03)
=
0.155 0.03

0.05 = 15.5%

2.06
0.155 0.03

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= 16.48

Illustration 7.3
Ogbogbon Ltd is foreseeing a growth rate of 12% per annum in the next 2 years.
The growth rate is likely to fall to 10% for the third year and fourth year. After
that the growth rate is expected to stabilize at 8% per annum. If the last dividend
paid was N1.50 per share and the investors required rate of return is 16%, find out
the intrinsic value per share of Ogbogbon Ltd as of date.

Solution
Years
0 1 2 3 4 5
Discount factor @ 16% 1 0.86 0.74 0.64 0.55 0.48
Calculation of Present Value of Dividend
i) @ 12% p.a in the first 2 years
= [1.88 (1.1) x 0.64] + [1.88 (1.1)2 x 0.55] = 1.32 + 1.25 = 2.57
ii) Market value of equity share at the end of 4th year
P4 = Ds
Ke g
Where P4 = Market price of equity share at the end of 4th year
Ds = Dividend in 5th year
g = Growth rate
Ke = required rate of return
P4= 2.28(1+0.08) = N30.75
0.16 0.08
Present value of P4 = 30.75 x 0.55 = N16.91
Intrinsic value of equity share = 2.83 + 2.57 + 16.91 = N22.31

Illustration 7.4
PS Plc expects to achieve earnings next year of N2.4m and these will continue in
perpetuity without any growth at all, unless a proportion of earnings are retained.
If the company retains Y3 of its earnings an annual growth rate in earning and
dividends of 9% p.a in perpetuity could be achieved.
Alternatively, if the company were to retain 2/3 of its earnings an annual growth
rate in earnings and dividends of 12% p.a in perpetuity could be achieved. The
return currently required by PS Plc shareholders is 16%. If retentions of 1/3 were

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made, the required return would rise to 19% and if retentions were 2/3 of earnings,
the return required would be 24%.
Required
a) No retention
Ke =

d
MVe

MVe = d
Ke
MVe = 2,400,000 = N15m
0.16
b) Retention 1/3 Growth 9% p.a
Ke =
do (1+g)
+ g
MVe
MVe = do (1+g)
Ke-g
MVe = 1,6000,000 = N16m
0.19 0.09
c) Retention 2/3 growth 12% p.a
MVc =
800,000
= N6,666,667
0.24 - 0.12
Walters Valuation Model
Walter argued that retention influence stock price only through their effect on
future dividends. The model recognizes the importance of internal rate of return
and cost of capital for valuation of shares and dividend decisions. The optimum
dividend policy of a firm by this model is determined by the relationship of rate of
return on firms investment and cost of equity capital. Under this model, the
determination of expected market price on a share is given as:
Mr =

D + ra (E D)
rc
where Mr = current market price of equity share
E = Earnings per share
D = Dividend per share
(E D) = Retained earnings per share
ra = rate of return on firms investment
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rc = cost of equity capital.

Walters model implies that:
a) If ra > rc i.e if the firm can earn higher IRR then cost of capital, the firm can
return the earnings. When ra > rc, the price per share increases as the dividend
payout ratio decreases. The optimal payout ratio when ra>rc is nil (zero) because
shareholders would accept low dividends.
b) When ra<rc i.e. the cost of capital is more than firms IRR, the optimum
dividend policy would be to distribute the entire earnings as dividend. When ra <
rc, the price per share increases and the dividend payout ratio increases.
Shareholders would vote for higher dividend so that they can utilize the more
profitable investment opportunities.
c) If ra = rc i.e. If IRR of the firm is equal to its cost of capital, the price per share
does not vary with changes in dividend payout ratio. The optimal payout ratio is
irrelevant and it does not matter whether the earning is retained or distributed.

Assumptions of Walters Valuation Model

1) Retained earning is the only source of finance
2) Business risk is constant
3) Return on investment is constant
4) The firm is a going-concern
5) All earnings are either distributed as dividends or invested internally
immediately.

Illustration 7.5
The earnings per share of a company is N8 and the rate of capitalisation applicable
is 10%. The company has before if an option of adopting (i) 50% (ii) 75% and
(iii) 100% dividend payout ratio. Compute the market price of the companys
quoted shares if it can earn a return of (a) 15%
(b) 10% and (c) 5% on its
retained earnings.

Solution
Mr = D + ra (E D)

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rc
rc
i) When the Dividend payout ratio = 50%
a) where ra = 15%
Mr =

4 + 0.15 (8 4)
0.10
0.10

= N100

b) where ra = 10%
Mr =

4 + 0.10 (8 4)
0.10
0.10

= N80

c) where ra = 5%
Mr =

4 + 0.05 (8 4)
0.10
0.10

= N60

ii) when the Dividend payout ratio = 75%

a) where ra = 15%
Mr =

4 + 0.15 (8 6)
0.10
0.10

= N90

b) where ra = 10%
Mr =

6 + 0.15 (8 6)
0.10
0.10

= N80

c) where ra = 5%
Mr =

6 + 0.15 (8 6)
0.10
0.10

(iii) when the dividend payout ratio = 10%

a) where

ra = 15%
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= N70

Mr =

b) where

8 + 0.10 (8 8)
0.10
0.10

= N80

8 + 0.05 (8 8)
0.10
0.10

= N80

ra = 5%
Mr =

7.4

= N80

ra = 10%
Mr =

c) where

8 + 0.15 (8 8)
0.10
0.10

DIVIDEND PAYMENT PROCEDURE

Dividends are generally paid twice in a year that is, interim dividend and final
dividend.
Declaration Date: It is the date in which the forthcoming dividend is announced
Date of Record: This designates when share transfer book are to be closed
Ex-div date: This is the date when the shareholders register is closed for the
transfer of shares. Purchase of shares after this date confers collection of dividend
on the old owner or seller.
Dividend Notice: This shows the amount of dividend payable after deducting
appropriate withholding taxes.
Payment date: this is the day dividend cheques are mailed out.
7.5 SUMMARY
Gordon Growth Valuation Model progress that the value of a share reflects the
value of future dividends accruing to that share and the market price of the share is
equal to the sum of its discounted future dividend payments.
Walters Model Assets that in the long-run the share prices reflect only the present
value of expected dividends and the retentions influence share price only through
their effect on future dividends. According to Walter, the optimum dividend policy
of a firm is determined by the relationship of firms IRR and its cost of capital.
7.6

SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS

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Dividend growth valuation Models proposition is that value of a

share
reflects the value of future dividends accruing to that share. Explain
What are the essential of Walters dividend model?

REFERENCES
Aborode R.

Financial Management (2005)

ACCA Study Text Kit

Strategic
Financial
Publishing), 1998

Drury C.

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)

Ravi M.K.

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied

Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

UNIT 8: PROJECTS
Learning Objectives
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Management

(BPP

After this study, students must have understood:

The meaning of projects
Different kinds of projects
Capital Investment process
New concepts in /financing and Execution of projects

CONTENTS
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6

Introduction
Types of Projects
Capital Investment Process
New Concepts in Financing And Execution Of Projects
Summary
Self Review Questions

8.1 INTRODUCTION
A firms project is an investment which could involve assets acquired for purposes
of capital appreciation or income generation without activities in the form of
production, trade or provision of services. Projects are basically capital
investments. Capital investment decisions border on capital expenditures which
involve large some of money, have long time spans and carry some degree of risk
and uncertainty. The planning and control of capital expenditure is termed capital
budgeting. Capital budgeting is the art of finding assets that are worth more than
they cost to optimize the wealth of a business enterprise. For making a radical
decision regarding the capital investment proposals at hand, the decision maker
needs some techniques to convert the cash outflows and cash inflows of a project
into meaningful yardsticks which can measure the economic worthiness of
projects.

8.2 TYPES OF PROJECTS

Classification of project has been done based on the following criteria:
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(i) Purpose
(ii) Size
(iii) Ownership
(i) Depending on the purpose, the projects can be classified as follows:
(a) Balancing Project
Balancing equipment is installed when there is imbalanced capacity
utilization of the plant and machinery due to unutilized capacity in some
units.
(b) Replacement Project
If any equipment is deteriorated due to obsolescence or is no longer
economically useful, it is replaced with a new equipment which may be
equivalent to old machine or it may also be more efficient than the old one.
Replacement project is considered in respect of individual machine.
(c) Expansion Project
When the current production levels of existing plant could not meet the
growing demand for the product in the market, and such growth is of
permanent nature, the management would decide to increase the capacity of
the plant by installing additional equipment and facilitator thereby the total
production in increased.
(d) Diversification Project
When a firm invest in project which is not connected with the existing line
of business but to entirely setup a new project. Such a project is called a
diversification project.
(e)

Due to technological development, wear and tear, the old plant and
machinery that was installed several years back, would require
modernization.

8.3 CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROCESS

The strategic capital investment process is discussed below:
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Search for Investment Opportunities: This first thing to do is

recognizing the investment opportunities. This involves a continuous
search for investment opportunities which are compatible with the
firms objectives. Although business may pursue many goods, survival
and profitability are two most important objectives.

Screening the Alternatives: Each proposal is then subjected to

screening process in order t assess whether it is technically feasible,
resources required are available and the expected returns are adequate to
compensate for the risks involved. The alternatives will be screened and
it is neither feasible nor desirable to conduct a full scale evaluation of
opportunities.

Analysis of Feasible Alternatives: If a proposal satisfies the screening

process, it is then analysed in more detail by gathering technical,
economic and other data. Projects are also classified into new projects,
expansions or improvements and ranked within each classification with
respect of probability, risk and degree of urgency.

Evaluation of Alternatives: This stage will involve the determination

of proposal and its investments, inflows and outflows. The technique
selected should be the one which enables a manager to make the best
decision in the light of prevailing circumstances.

Authorization: One evaluation is completed then proposal will be

forwarded to a higher level of management for authorization to take up
the project.

Implementation and Control: The project will be implemented and its

progress is monitored with the aid of feedback reports. These reports
will include critical path analysis, capital expenditure progress reports,
performance reports, conquering actual performance against plans set.

8.4 NEW CONCEPTS IN FINANCING AND EXECUTION OF

PROJECTS
-

Build, Own and Operate (B.O.O): Here, the entrepreneur will build the
project from his own resources and he will own the project subsequent to its
commercial launching.

Build, Operate and Transfer (B.O.T): When the government is unable to

finance a project due to scarcity of funds, the private sector is invited by the
government to undertake the project and the government allows them to
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operate for certain period after which the project is transferred to the
government.
-

Lease, Rehabilitate, Operate and Transfer (L.R.O.T): Here, the

government will give a running plant for rehabilitation to put the plant on
profitability track or for increasing its production capacity.

Engineering, Procurement and Construct (E.P.C): Here, the contractor

takes the complete responsibility to construct, erect, commission and supply
the plant and keeps it ready to operate by the owners. The contractor carries
the responsibility of providing engineering designs, procurement of
materials, erection and commissioning the project and handing over to the
owner.

Turnkey Contract : When a project is handled and completed by a single

contractor so that the owner merely turns the key and operates the plant, it
is called turnkey contract. Turnkey contract may help in cutting down the
number of responsibility centres to the extent of one. If reduces the number
of agencies the owner is required to coordinate.

8.5

SUMMARY

Capital investment involves a cash outflow in the immediate future in

anticipation of returns at future date. It involves huge amounts of money and
having a long span of time for cash inflow and carry some degrees of risk and
uncertainty with the cashflows. The capital investment process involves search
for investment opportunities, screening and evaluation of alternatives and
selection of right alternative for implementation.
8.6 SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS
1) Describe the steps in capital investment decision making process
2) What is a project?
3) Explain the types of project according to size and ownership
4) What are the new concepts in financing and execution of projects?
RREFERENCES
Aborode R.

Financial Management (2005)

ACCA Study Text Kit

Strategic
Financial
Publishing), 1998

Drury C.

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)

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Management

(BPP

Ravi M.K.

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied

Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

UNIT 9: FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY

Learning objectives

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At the end of this unit, students must have understood:

-

Feasibility study report

Techniques for project control
Micro and Macro considerations of a project

CONTENTS
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5

Introduction
Feasibility Study Project Control
Techniques for Project Control
Reasons for Project Failure
Summary

9.1 INTRODUCTION
Before a project idea is considered for detailed study, the promoter must verify
certain factors. Once the entrepreneur comes to the conclusion that the project can
be taken up for detailed study, he can start with conducting of feasibility study.
9.2 FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT
This report is not very elaborate but it contains substantial information for
selection of the project. The report normally contains the following details:
a) Study of the configuration of the project idea in all aspects
b) Identifying the type and size of the project with justification
c) Study of location
d) Study of demand of products/services
e) Survey of material requirements
f) Project schedule
g) Project cost and sources of finance
h) Profitability and cashflow analysis
i) Cost benefit analysis
j) Identifying and quantifying risk element
k) Social cost benefits
l) Study of economic, political and legal environments.
This report is called Pre-investment report. It is prepared for establishing due
prima face projects viability with sufficient back up for the purpose of evaluation
of investment proposal by the entrepreneur.

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9.3 TECHNIQUES FOR PROJECT CONTROL

These techniques include:
1) Watch and measure the achievement at short intervals
2) Ascertain current variances and predict future variances
3) Ascertain root causes of variances
4) Take actions to offset the ill-effects of past variances
5) Prevent future potential variances
6) Track and measure the quantitative output and cost inputs
7) Evaluate targets, output and input in financial term
8) Introduction of incentives for good performance
9) Doing away with red-tapison and bureaucratic procedures
10) Periodic review meetings and taking appropriate actions.
9.4 REASON FOR PROJECT FAILURES
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

Substantial overrun of the projects which makes the project not feasible
to
implement further
Changes in technology during the implementation of the project
Wrongful estimation of the cost of project and its profitability
Lack of experienced management team
Lack of delegation of authority and responsibility
Lack of proper project monitoring systems
Failure to obtain government clearances and permission
Lack of sufficient knowledge of the project to promoter

9.5 SUMMARY
A detailed project report is prepared containing the details about the plan of action,
details about technical, financial, marketing, management and social aspect.
REFERENCES
Ravi M.K.

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied

Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)
SUNIT 10: PROJECT PLANNING
Learning Objectives
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After this study, students must have understood:

Project Organisation Structure
Benefits of Project Management
Selection of project location
Choice of technologies
SWOT Analysis
Project Visibility
Feasibility study report

CONTENTS
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9

Introduction
Project Organisation Structure
Benefits of Project Management
Selection of Project Location
Choice of Technology
SWOT Analysis
Project Visibility
Variance And Performance Analysis
Summary

Project Organisation Structure

Matrix Organisation Structure: This is a formal way of hierarchy and sharing
authority between the project manager and his team of functional managers, who
are answerable to the project manager as well as the functional heads. The matrix
organisation seeks to achieve twin objective of official use of resources and
effective realization of project objectives.
Task Force Organisation Structure: A task force is created by drawing personnel
from various functional departments and putting them under the project manager.
10.3 BENEFITS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project management is essentially involved in executing the project and thereby
accomplish the goals of the organisation in time. The benefits of project
management are given below.
1) Project management provides techniques for making trade-offs between
conflicting goals and enterprises priorities, besides enabling better control and
coordination.
2) It helps in minimizing surprises and conflicts
3) It helps in reducing time, lowering costs and producing higher order results
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4) It reduces the need for continuous reporting

5) It helps in expressing problems in advance
10.4 SELECTION OF PROJECT LOCATION
The following are the factors considered for the selection of location for setting up
a project.
1)

Proximity of Inputs: In some industries, bulky raw materials are used as

inputs in the process and such industries will come up near their input
source.

2)

Proximity of Market: Market may be a determining factor of a projects

location because setting of such a project may be very important. Project
Market may be a determining factor of a projects location because setting
of such a project may be very important. Project which manufacture
perishable products are located near the places of consumption.

3)

Availability of Power: Before deciding the location of a project, it is to

verified about the adequate power supply. The cost of power will play a
major role in selection of location for a project

4)

Availability of Transport: Adequate transport facilities are required for

movement of input and output. The project site should be well connected
my rail, road sea and air transport facilities.

5)

Communication facilities: The project site must be located where all

modern communication facilities like telephone, telex, fax, internet, etc are
available

6)

Manpower availability

10.5 CHOICE OF TECHNOLOGY

The following factors will influence in the choice of technology
1)
Plant capacity: To meet a given capacity requirement perhaps only a
certain production technology may be viable.
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2)

Principal Inputs: The choice of technology depends on the principal

inputs available for the project.

3)

Investment Outlay and Production Costs: The effect of alternative

technologies on investment outlay and production cost over a period of time
should be carefully assessed.

4)

Inlay by other units: The technology adopted must be proven by

successful use by other units

5)

Production mix: The technology chosen must be judged in terms of the

total product-mix generated by it, including saleable by-products

6)

Latest Developments: The technology adopted must be based on latest

developments in order to ensure that the likelihood of technological
obsolescence in the near future is minimized.

7)

Ease of absorption appropriateness: The ease with which a particular

technology can be absorbed, can influence the choice of technology.

10.5 SWOT ANALYSIS

SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. By
conducting SWOT analyses, the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed project
is highlighted. While strength and weaknesses constitute variables of factors
which are internal to the proposed project, opportunities and threats constitute
those external factors which are usually imposed by the environment with either
direct or indirect influence on the project. Some of the aspects considered in
SWOT analysis are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Internal financial resources

Availability of funds in the capital market
Extent of support from banks and financial institutions
Existing and proposed level of investments and its impact on ROI, EPS and
market value of the firm.
The business and financial risk attached to the firm.
Technology developed internally or possibility to obtain reliable technical
know-how at cheaper cost.
Brand loyalty of existing products
Source of raw material and other infrastructural facilities.
Market share, distribution network
Severity of completion
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11.
12.
13.
14.

Cost of production and managerial competence

Cost of capital
Governmental clearances and permission
Macro and Micro-economic environment in which the business operates.

10.7 PROJECT VISIBILITY

The project activities starts prior to the zero data. Zero data of a project means a
date is fixed up from which the implementation of the projects begins. A project
cannot be seen by the public most of its life time. A project can be seen by the
public only at the end of its implementation stage and recognizes the fact of
coming up of a project. A project becomes visible slowly as it grows, bringing the
idea into reality, by using men, machines, money and managerial skill.
10.8 VARIANCE AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
1)

Variance analysis: The traditional analysis involves comparison of actual

costs with budgeted costs to determine the variance. This approach is
inadequate for project control, because it tells only what happened in the
past and does not answer what will happen in future and does not give
indications about the rate of work.

2)

Performance analysis: This is a modern approach where analysis is done

for the project as a whole projects on schedule, behind and ahead of
schedule. It also indicates whether cost of a project as a whole is as per
budget.

Illustration 10:1
The following information has been gathered on an on-going project
Budgeted cost of work schedule (BCWS)
50
Budgeted cost of work performed (BCWP) 40
Actual cost of work performed (ACWP)
44
Budgeted cost of total work (BCTW)
100
Additional cost of completion (ACC)
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Determine:
(a) Performance variance
(b) Efficiency variance
(c) Performance index
(d) Efficiency index
(e) Estimated cost performance index
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Solution
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Performance variance
= BCWP BCWS = 40-50 = -10
Efficiency variance
= BCWP ACWP = 40-44 = - 4
Performance index
= BCWP/BCWS = 40/50 = 0.80
Efficiency Index
= BCWP/ACWP = 40/44 = 0.9091
Estimated cost performance index
= BCTW/(ACWPT ACC) = 100/(44+66) = 0.9091

10.9 SUMMARY
The capital investment process involves search for investment opportunities,
screening and evaluation of alternatives and selection of right alternative for
implementation.
REFERENCES
Ravi M.K

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied Services (P.) Ltd.

(2007)

Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

UNIT 11: PROJECT APPRAISAL

Learning Objectives
After studying this unit, students should have understood:
Need for capital investment appraisal
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Cashflows associated with the project

Payback period and its reciprocal
Accounting rate of return
Distinction between NPV and IRR
Discounted payback period
Terminal value method

CONTENTS
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6

Introduction
Investment Appraisal Techniques
Traditional Techniques
Discounted Cashflow Techniques
Summary
Self-Review Questions

11.1 INTRODUCTION
Our major concern here has to do with investment decision and which is called
capital expenditure decision and which is under the umbrella of capital budgeting.
Capital budgeting involves all investments in long-term projects. It is the process
of selecting alternatives long-term investment opportunities. This decision entails
scrutiny that tends to find out whether or not money should be invested in longterm projects. In capital investment decisions, a firm is faced with different
alternatives out of which the firm must select these ones that optimize its
shareholders wealth. This is done by examining cash generation of the project
which is called investment appraisal.
In appraising a project, various techniques have been developed ranging from the
traditional to discounted cashflow techniques. Meanwhile, to permit realistic
appraisal, the value of cash payment or receipt, must be related to the time when
the transfer takes place. The process of converting future sums into their present
equivalent is known as discounting which is used to determine the present value of
future cashflows.

11.2 INVESTMENT APPRAISAL TECHNIQUES

There are two method of appraisal
i) The traditional technique
ii) Discounted cash flow technique

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11.3 THE TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES

There are two method, under this technique:
a) Payback Period Method
b) Accounting Rate of Return

Payback Period Method

This refers to the length of time which it takes the cash inflows from a capital
investment project to equate the cash outflows. It is usually expressed in years. It
concentrates on how quickly a project repays its outlay. When deciding between
two or more competing projects, the usual decision is to accept the one with the
shortest payback. The basic element of payback period method is a calculation of
recovery time by accumulation of the cash inflows year by year until the cash
inflows equate the amount of the original investment.
Payback period can be calculated in two ways depending on whether the
cashflows are constant or non constant.

Illustration 11.1
Adamawa Plc is to undertake a project requiring N1,000,000 outlay. What is
Payback period if
a) the project generates N250,000 annually
b) the project has the following cashflow profile
Yr
1
2
3
4
5

Cashflow
200,000
220,000
230,000
220,000
195,000

Solution
a) Payback period Outlay
Annual cashflow
= N1,000,000
N250,000

= 4 years

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b) Yr
0
1
2
3
4
5

Outlay
CF
Balance
(1,000,000) (1,000,000)
200,000(800,000)
220,000(580,000)
230,000(350,000)
220,000(130,000)
195,000
PBP = 4years + 130,000 x 12
195,000
= 4 years, 8 months

Decision Rules
When it is an independent project:
1)
Accept the project if the project ahs a PBP that is equal to or less than that
set by the management
2)
Reject if the project has a PBP that is greater than that set by the
management.
When there are mutually exclusive projects:
1) Choose the project with the least PBP
2) The PBP should be equal to or less than that set by the management

Advantages of PBP
1) It is simple to calculate and understand
2) It does not involve assumptions about future interest rates
3) Unlike ARR, it uses cash profit instead of accounting profit
4) It is the most suitable when the future is very uncertain.

Disadvantages
1) It ignores the time value of money
2) There are no rules for setting the maximum accepted PBP by the management
3) It ignores the cashflows after the payback period

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4)

It makes no attempt to measure a percentage return on the capital invested

and is often used in conjunction with other methods.

Payback Period Reciprocal

Payback Period Reciprocal =
Payback Period

x 100

If a project has a payback period of 2.5years

i.e. Payback Period Reciprocal = 1
x 100 = 40%
2.5
The higher the PBP reciprocal, the more worthwhile the project.

Bailout Payback Period

If necessary, a machine may have to be scrapped before its payback period. In this
case, the cashflow and the salvage value of the machine is taking together in
bailout decision.

Illustration 11.2
Project A costs N200,000 and Project B costs N300,000 both have a ten year life.
Uniform cash receipts expected are A N40,000 p.a. and B N80,000 p.a. Salvage
values expected are A N140,000 declining at an annual rate of N20,000 and B
N160,000 declining at an annual rate of N40,000.

Solution
The bail-out payback period is reached when the cumulative cash receipts plus the
salvage value at the end of a particular year is equal to the initial investment.
Project A initial investment = N200,000
Cumulative Cashflow + Salvage value
End of yr 1
40,000
+ 140,000= 180,000
2
80,000
+ 120,000= 200,000
Bailout Payback period for A is 2 years
Project B initial investment = N300,000
Cumulative Cashflow + Salvage value
End of yr 1
80,000
+ 160,000= 240,000
2
160,000+ 120,000= 280,000
3
240,000+ 80,000
= 320,000
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Bailout PBP for B is 3 years

:. Therefore Project A is chosen

Accounting Rate of Return

This technique is assessed by calculating the return on investment (ROI). It is
based on return on capital employed. It makes use of the accounting concepts of
accounting profits and capital employed. IT can be calculated as follows:
ARR = Average Annual Profit After Tax
Average or Initial Investment

X 100

Average Investment = Initial Investment + Salvage values

2
Sometimes, initial investment is used in place of average investment.

Illustration 11.3
Omotola Plc is to undertake a project requiring an investment of N100,000 on
necessary plant and machinery. The project is to last for 5 years at the end of
which the plant and machinery will have net book value of N20,000. Profit before
depreciation are as follows:
Yr
1
2
3
4
5

Profit (N)
40,000
44,000
48,000
52,000
58,000

1. You are required to calculate the ARR of the project

Solution
(i) Calculation of depreciation

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Cost
NBN

N100,000
20,000
80,000

Average depreciation = N80,000

5 years

= N16,000

(ii) Calculation of Average Investment

Initial Investment = N100,000
+ NBV
=
20,000
120,000
Average investment = N120,000/2

= N60,000

(iii) Calculation of Average Profit

Yr
1
2
3
4
5

Profit (N)
40,000
44,000
48,000
52,000
58,000

Depreciation (N) Net profit (N)

16,000
24,000
16,000
28,000
16,000
32,000
16,000
36,000
16,000
42,000
162,000
Average Profit = N162,000 = N32,400
5 years

ARR = Estimated Average Profits

Estimated Average Investment
N32,400 x 100
60,000

x 100

54%

Decision rules
a) When only one project is involved
1. Accept if the project ahs an ARR that is equal to or greater than that set by
the management
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2. Reject if the project has an ATT that is less than that set by the management
b) When more than one project is involved
Select the project with the highest ARR

Advantages of ARR
1.
2.
3.
4.

It is simple to calculate and understand

It considers the profit over the entire life of the project
IT uses ready available accounting date.
It could be used to compare performance for many companies

Disadvantages of ARR
1.
2.
3.
4.

It takes no account of the time value of money

It uses accounting profit rather than cash as the measure of benefit
There are no rules for setting the minimum acceptable ARR by the management
There is no clear definition in accounting of profit and capital employed.

11.4 DISCOUNTED CASHFLOW TECHNIQUES

These are investment appraisal techniques which use discounted cashflows to
evaluate projects. These techniques involve:
a) Net Present Value Method
b) Internal Rate of Return Method
c) Discounted Payback Period Method
d) Terminal Value Method

Net Present Value

The Net Present Value (NPV) technique recognizes that different naira arising at
different time period will not command the same value. It is obtained by
discounting all cash outflows and inflows attributable to a capital investment
project by a chosen percentage. By this method, the net cashflows from the
investment is discounted by the minimum required rate of return and the initial
investment is deducted to arrive at the NPV. If the NPV is positive, the project is
acceptable but unacceptable is the NPV is negative. In the discounting process,
discounting factor is used:
Dcf = 1
(1 + r)n
Where dcf = discounting factor
r = minimum rate of return

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n = number of years over which we discounts

Illustration 11.4
Semijeje is to undertake a project worth N10m having the following cashflow
profile:
Yr Cashflows
1
5,000,000
2
6,000,000
3
8,000,000
However, if the discount rate of 25% is applied in order to account for the time
value of money, should the project be accepted?
i) Calculation of discounting factor
Yr D.F
1
1 = 0.800
(1+0.25)
2

1 = 0.640
(1+0.25)2

1 = 0.512
(1+0.25)3

ii) Calculate of NPV

Yr CF
DCF@25%
0
(10,000,000) 1
1
5,000,000 0.800
2
6,000,000 0.640
3
8,000,000 0.512
NPV

PV
(10,000,000)
4,000,000
3,840,000
4,096,000
1,936,000

The project should be accepted.

Decision rules
a) For only one project
1) Accept if the project has a positive NPV
2) Reject if the project has a negative NPV
b) For more than one project, select the project with the highest NPV
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Advantages of NPV
1.
2.
3.
4.

It recognizes the time value of money

It uses all the cashflows over a projects lifespan
It gives a clear accept/reject recommendation
It gives absolute measure of profitability

Disadvantages of NPV
1. It is relatively more difficult to calculate and understand
2. It may not give dependable results
3. The selection of discounting rate is subjective.

Internal Rate of Return Method (IRR)

IRR is the percentage discount rate used in capital investment appraisals which
brings the cost of a project and its future cash inflows into equality. It is the rate of
return which equates the present value of anticipated net cashflows with the initial
outlay. It is also known as the cut-off rate, the hurdle rate, the target rate, the
marginal efficiently cost of capital etc. It is the rate at which NPV is equal to zero.
IRR is calculated using a two-step approach.
Step 1: Trial and Error
Here, two different rates that will produce two opposing NPVs (one positive and
the other negative) are applied.
Step 2: Interpolation
From step 1, relevant figures relating to the formula below are applied to generate
the IRR.
IRR = R1 + N1 x (R2 R1)
N1 (N2)
where R1 = Lower rate
R2 = Higher rate
N1 = the NPV of the lower rate
N2 = the NPV of the higher rate

Illustration 11.5
Calculate the IRR of a project having the following cashflows:
Yr
0

NCF
(3,610)

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1
2
3

1,000
2,000
3,000

Solution
Trial and Error
Yr NCF
DCF@15% PV
0 (3,610)
1
(3,610)
1 1000
0.87
870
2 2000
0.76
1520
3 3000
0.66
1980
760

DCF@26% PV
1
(3,610)
0.79
790
0.63
1,260
0.50
1,500
(60)

Interpolation
IRR = R1 + N1
x (R2 R1)
N1 (N2)
R1 = 15, R2 = 26, N1 = 760, (N2) = (60)
:. Irr = 15 +
760 x (26-15)
760 (-60)
= 15 + 760 x 11
820
= 15 + 10.2 = 25.20%

Decision rules
a) In a case of only one project: to accept a project, if it has an IRR that is greater
than the cut-off rate stipulated by the management or if its IRR is higher than
the cost of borrowing.
b) In a case of more than one project. Select the projects that have an IRR that is
greater than the cut-off rate indicated.

Discounted Payback Period Method

In this method, the cashflows generated from a project are discounted back to
present value term. The discounted cash inflows are then matched with the original
investment in order to identify the period taken to payback the outlay. This method
overcomes the shortcoming of not accounting for the time value of money but it
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still does not take into account those cashflows which occur subsequent to the
payback period.

Illustration 11.6
Gateway Ltd is implementing a project with an initial capital outlay of N7,600. Its
cash inflows are as follows
Yr
Cashflows (N)

1
6,000

2
2,000

3
1,000

4
5,000

The expected rate of return on the capital invested is 12% p.a. Calculate the
discounted payback period of the project
Yr
1
2
3
4

Cash inflow
Discount factor Present value
N
N
6,000
0.893
5,358
2,000
0.797
1,594
1,000
0.712
712
5,000
0.636
3180
NPV
10,844

The discounted PBP is 3 years i.e 5358 + 1594 = 712

Terminal Value Method
Under this method it is assumed that each cashflow is re-invested in another
project at a predetermined rate of interest. It is also assumed that each cash inflow
is reinvested elsewhere immediately until the termination of the project. The
present value of the sum total of the compounded reinvested cashflows is greater
compared with the values of the original outlay.

Illustration 11.7
Original outlay N8,000
Life of the project 3 years
Cash inflows N4000 p.a for 3 years
Cost of capital 10% p.a.
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Expected interest rates at which the cash inflows will be re-invested.

Year end
Rate

1
8

2
8

3
8

Solution
i) Calculation of the compounded sum
Year Cash inflow Int. Rate Yrs for investment Comp. factor Comp. sum
1 4,000
8
2
1.166
4,664
2 4,000
8
1
1.080
4,320
3 4,000
8
0
1.000
4,000
12,984
The present value of N12,954
= N12,954 = N9,755
(1.10)3
Since the present value of reinvested cashflows N9,755 is greater than the original
cash outlay of N8,000, the project would be accepted.
11.5 SUMMARY
In appraising a project, various techniques have been developed ranging from the
traditional to the discounted cashflows techniques. The traditional techniques do
not take into account the time value of money. However, under the discounted
cashflow techniques, the future net cashflows generated by a capital project are
discounted to ascertain their present values.
11.6 SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

What is Payback Period?

Write short notes on a Average Rate of Return
Explain the concept of time value of money and its relevance
Distinguish between IRR and NPV
Under what situation investment decisions are mainly guided by Payback
Period Method.
REFERENCES
Aborode R.
Financial Management (2005)
Drury C.
Akinsulire O.
Ravi M.K.

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)

Financial Management, 2nd ed. (2002)
Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied
Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)
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Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

UNIT 12: RISK AND RETURN

Learning Objectives
In the end of this study, students must have understood
Meaning of risk
Determination of risk and return of single asset
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Determination of risk and return of a two-assets portion folio

Determination of risk and return of a three-assets portfolio
Ascertainment of optimal portfolio of two assets
Minimization of risk through diversification of portfolio
Relationship between risk and return

CONTENTS
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
12.8

Introduction
Risk and Return of a Single Asset
Risk and Return of Portfolio
Portfolio Diversification and Risk
Indifference Curves and Investors Attitudes
Risk-Return Relationship
Summary
Self Review Questions

12.1 INTRODUCTION
Risk is seen as the degree of probability of occurrence assigned to an investing or
financing decision from the knowledge of the past or existing events. The term
risk is used to describe an option where the outcome is not known with certainty in
advance but the probability of its occurrence ranges between 0 and 1. It implies the
possibility of receiving lower than expected return on investment or not receiving
any return at all or even not getting the principal amount back.
The difference between risk and uncertainty has been that, uncertainty cannot be
quantified while risk can be quantified of the likelihood of future outcomes. Risk
denotes a positive probability of something bad happening while uncertainty does
not necessarily imply a value judgment or ranking of the possible outcomes.
Therefore, risk is present when future events occur with measurable probability.
On the other hand, uncertainty is present when the likelihood of future events is
indefinite or incalculable.

12.2 RISK AND RETURN OF A SINGLE ASSET

Return of an Asset
A firms investments should earn reasonable and expected rate of return. Certain
investments like bank deposits, debentures, bonds etc carry a fixed rate of return
payable periodically. In case of investments in shares of companies, the
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periodically payments in the form of dividends are not assured, though it may
ensure higher returns than fixed income investments. The rate of return of a
particular investment is calculate as follows:
R = D + P1 P2
Po
Po
where R = Annual rate of return of a share
D = Dividend paid at the end of the year
Po = Market price of share at the beginning of the year
P1 = Market price of share at the end of the year
In the above formula,
D/Po represents dividend yield and
(P1 Po) represents capital gain or loss
Po

Illustration 12.1
Mr Ororun has purchased 100 shares of N10 each of Kinetic Ltd in 2001 at N78
per share. The company has declared a dividend @ 40% for the year 2008-9. The
market price of share as at 1-4-2008 was N104 and on 31-3-2009 was N128.
Calculate the annual return on the investment for the year 2008-9.

Solution
Dividend received = N10 x 40/100 = N4
R = D + P1 Po = 4 + 4 (128-104) = 0.2692 or 26.92%
Po
Po
104
104
Risk of an Asset
Risk has been statistically express in terms of standard deviation of return. The
mean of the probable returns gives the expected rate of return and the standard
deviation or variance measures risk. Low standard deviation means low risk and a
risk averse investor will look for return where the range is low. Risk is therefore
equaled with volatility in expected returns.

Illustration 12.2
The rate of return of equity shares of Hill Top Ltd for past six years are given
below.
Yr2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

100

2009

Returns

12

18

-6

20

22

24

Solution
Calculation of the mean (Average Rate of Return)
R = R = 12 + 18 6 + 20 + 22 + 24 = 15
N
6
(R R) (R R)2
9
9
44.1
25
49
81
E(R-R)2 =
614
2
Variance = 614 = 102.23
6
Standard deviation = = 2 = 102.33
= 10.12
Yr
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009

Return R
12
-3
18
3
-6
-21
20
5
22
7
24
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In investment risk analysis, expected returns rather than actual or realised returns
on investment are used. Expected return is the ate of return on investment attached
with associated probabilities.
E(R)

= PR = probability X returns

Illustration 12.3
The possible returns and associated probabilities of securities X and Y are given
below:
Security X
Security Y
Probability
Return (%) Probability
Return(%) 0.05
0.10
5
6
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0.15
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.05

10
15
18
20
24

0.20
0.30
0.25
0.10
0.05

8
12
15
18
20

Calculate the expected return and standard deviation of security X and Y.

Solution
Calculation or Expected Return and Standard deviation of X
Probability (P)
R
PR
(R-R)
P(R-R)2
0.05
6
0.30
-9.5
4.5125
0.15
10 1.50
-5.5
4.5375
0.40
15 6.00
-0.5
0.1000
0.25
18 4.50
2.5
1.5625
0.10
20 2.00
4.5
2.0250
0.05
24 1.20
8.5
3.6125
R 15.5
16.35
Expected Return of security X (R) = 15.5
Standard deviation of security X
2 = 16.35
x = 16.35 = 4.04
Calculation or Expected Return and Standard deviation of Y
Probability (P)
R
PR
(R-R)
P(R-R)2
0.10
5
0.50
-7.25
5.2563
0.20
8
1.60
-4.25
3.6125
0.30
12 3.60
-0.25
0.0188
0.25
15 3.75
2.75
1.8906
0.10
18 1.80
5.75
3.3063
0.05
20 1.00
7.75
3.0031
R 12.25
17.09
Expected Return of security Y (R) = 12.25
Standard deviation of security Y
2 = 17.09
y = 17.09 = 4.134

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:. Security A has higher expected return and lower level of risk as compared to
security Y.
12.3 RISK AND RETURN OF A PORTFOLIO
A portfolio is a collection of securities
1) Two-Asset Portfolio
Return
The expected return from a portfolio of two or more securities is equal to the sum
of the weighted returns from the individual securities.
E(Rp) = WA(RA) + WB (BB)
where (E(Rp) = Expected return from a portfolio
WA = Proportion of wealth/funds invested in security A
WB = Proportion of funds invested in security B
RA = Expected return of security A
RB = Expected return of security B
WA + WB = 1 or 100%

Illustration 12.4
A companys share gives a return of 20% and B companys share gives 32%
return. Mr Otunba invested 25% in As shares and 75% of Bs shares. What would
be the expected return of the portfolio.
Portfolio Return
Hp = E(Rp) = WA(RA) + WB (BB)
= 0.25 (20) + 0.75 (32) = 29%

Risk of Two-Asset Portfolio

The securities consisting in a portfolio are associated with each other. So, in
determining the portfolio risk, the covariance between the returns of the
investments is considered. Covariance of two securities is a measure of their comovement. It is the degree to which the securities vary together.
The risk of two-asset portfolio is given them
p = WA2 A2 + WB A2 + 2 WA WB RAB AB
where
p = Standard deviation of the portfolio
WA = Proportion of funds invested in security A
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WB = Proportion of funds invested in security B

A = Standard deviation of security A
B = Standard deviation of security B
rAB = correlation coefficient between A and B
The correlation coefficient is given as
rAB = CovAB
RA RB
where CovAB = NEAB (EA) (EB) = P(A-A) (B B)
where N = number of observation
E = summation
The degree of correlation between securities is very important in portfolio
selection because it dictates how possible it is to diversify risk (unsystematic).

Illustration 12.5
The table below is related to a portfolio comprising 40% of securities A and 60%
of security B.
Prob.

Expected return Expected return

Security A (%)
Security B (%)
0.2
12
15
0.6
15
20
0.2
18
25
Calculate the portfolio expected return and risk.
For Security A
R
12
15
18

P
0.2
0.6
0.2
R =

PR
2.4
9.0
3.6
15

(R-R)
-3
0
3

(R-R)2
P(R-B)2
9
1.8
0
0
9
1.8
3.6

A2 = variance of A = 3.6
A = 3.6 = 1.8974
For Security B
R
15
20

P
PR (R-R)
0.2
3 -5 25
0.6
12 0 0

(R-R)2
5
0

P(R-B)2

104

25

0.2
5 5
R = 20

25

5
10

B2 = variance of B = 10
B = 10 = 3.1623
Coefficient of correlation = Covariance AB
A B
Covariance AB =
P
A-A
B-B
P(A-A) (B-B)
0.2
-3 -5
3
0.6
0 0
0
0.2
3 5
3
:. rAB = 6
A B
rAB =
6
1.8974 X 3.1623
i) Expected Return of the Portfolio
Np = Rp = WA(RA) + WB (RB)
= 0.4 (15) + 0.6 (20)
= 6 + 12 = 18
Risk (standard deviation)
p = WA2 A2 + WB A2 + 2 WA WB RAB A B
= (0.4)2 (1.8974)2 + (0.6)2 (3.1623)2 + 2(0.4) (0.6) (1.8974) (3.1623) (1)
= (0.16) (3.6) + (0.36) (10) + 2.8801
= 0.576 + 3.6 + 2.8801
= 7.0561
p = 7.0561 = 2.6563

Return of a Three-Asset Portfolio

For the portfolio consisting three securities A, B, and C
Np = WA RA + WB RB + WC RC

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Risk of A Three-Asset Portfolio

For a portfolio consisting three securities A, B and C:
p = WA2 A2+WBA2 +Wcc2 +2WAWB ABrAB +2WAWCACrAC +2WBWCBC rBC
Optima Portfolio
The investor can minimize his risk on the portfolio. Minimization of portfolio risk
is attainable by selecting negatively correlated securities. The diversification of
unsystematic risk using two security portfolio depends upon the correlation that
exists between the returns of those two securities. Optimal portfolio can be
achieved where:
WA = B2 - CovAB
A2 + B2 2 CovAB
Note that where WA is the proportion of funds invested in security A, then the
proportion invested in B is 1 WA = WB
12.4 PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION AND RISK
Diversification can be regarded as a strategy adopted by rational investors by
spreading and committing their funds in several investments in such a way that if a
given line goes bad such an investor, a portfolio is held by an investor in order to
diversify risk. And in order to diversify risk for the creation of an efficient
portfolio (one that allow the firm to achieve the maximum return for a given level
of risk or to minimize risk for a given level of return) the concept of correlation
must be understood.
In a portfolio consisting of two securities, if the two securities move together, they
are positively correlated. If they move in opposite directions, they are negatively
correlated. The existence of perfectly correlated (where r = 1 or -1) is rare. In order
to diversify risk and thereby reduce the firms overall risk, the projects that are
best combined or added to the existing portfolio of projects are those that have
negative correlation of A and B.
If RAB = 1 No unsystematic risk can be diversified
RAB= -1 All systematic risk can be diversified
RAB = 0 No correlation between the returns of A and B.
Note that r -1 rAb 1
Also, combining projects with correlations falling between perfect positive
correlation (rAB = 1) and perfect negative correlation (rAB = -1) can reduce the
overall risk of a portfolio.
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12.5 INDIFFERENCE CURVES AND INVESTORS ATTITUDE

The indifference curve is the curve which shows the combination of expected
return and risk that the individual investor will find to be of equal benefit. It shows
the different combinations of risk and return which will leave individual equally
satisfied. All the points lying on a given indifference curve offer the same level of
satisfaction.
Return

A
B
C
Efficient

Frontier

Available portfolios
Risk
Fig A.

Indifference Curve Compared

Np

A
B

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Fig B

The indifference curves shows here are typical in that every point on each curve
has a higher expected return or a lower risk than other points on the curve. Also,
an investor would choose combination of risk and expected return on one curve
with equal indifference, but he would prefer combination of return and risk on
indifference curve A than on B because curve A offers higher returns for the same
degree or risk and less risk for the same amount of expected returns).
In Fig A, An investor would prefer a portfolio of investments on indifference
curve A to a portfolio on curve B, which in turn is preferable to a portfolio on
curve C.
12.6 RISK-RETURN RELATIONSHIP
The risk and return constitute the framework for taking investment decision.
Dealing with the return to be achieved requires estimate of the return on
investment over the time period. Risk denotes deviation of actual return from the
estimated return, This deviation of actual return from expected return may be on
either side. However investors are concerned with the downside risk. The risk
under consideration is made up of two parts.
1. Unsystematic risk
2. Systematic risk
1. Unsystematic risk is also known as diversifiable, unique, specific, residual and
non-market risk. It is caused by events such as:
i. Quality of management
ii. Location
iii.Nature of products
This part of risk is internal and is related to the firm and industry.
2. Systematic risk is also known as non-diversifiable, non-specific, general and
market risk. It is caused by events such as:
i. Inflation
ii. Economic problems
iii.Political problems
iv.War
v. Death of the president
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This is also known as unavoidable risk and it is external to the firm and industry.
The risk and return tends to be positively related. Risk assures exogenous position
in risk-return function while return depends on risk level for its determination. It is
generally believed that there is consistently risk-return trade-off i.e. the greater the
risk accepted, the greater must be the potential return as reward for committing
ones funds to an uncertain outcome.
12.7 SUMMARY
Uncertainty means it is not known exactly what will happen in future and it cannot
be quantified, while risk means future happening can be assumed under
probability and the likelihood of future outcomes can be quantified. The risk of an
asset is expressed in terms of standard deviation. The mean of the probable return
gives the expected rate of return and the standard deviation measures the risk. The
expected return from a portfolio of two or more securities is equal to the weighted
average of the expected returns from the individual securities.
SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS
1) How do you ascertain the risk and return of a portfolio?
2) Write short notes on Covariance
3) How do you ascertain the optimal portfolio?
4) What is the necessity for portfolio diversification?
5) Write short notes on indifference curves.
REFERENCES
Aborode R.
Drury C.
Akinsulire O.
Ravi M.K.

Financial Management (2005)

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)
Financial Management, 2nd ed. (2002)
Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied
Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

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UNIT 13: CAPITAL ASSET PRICING MODEL

Learning Objectives
In the end of this unit, students must have understood:
The meaning of Capital Asset pricing Model (CAPM)
Classification of risks into systematic and unsystematic risks
Distinction between Security Market Line and Characteristics Line
Determination of Beta coefficient

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Risk return trade - off using CAPM

Use of Arbitrage Pricing Model in ascertainment of expected return

CONTENTS
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Classification of Risks
13.3 Assumptions of CAPM
13.4 Beta Factor
13.5 Security Market Line
13.6 Capital Market Line
13.7 Efficient Frontier
13.8 Limitations of CAPM
13.9 Arbitrage Pricing Model
13.10 Summary
13.11 Self Review Questions
13.1 INTRODUCTION
The Capital Asset Pricing Model was developed by three economists W.F Sharpe,
J.N Linter and Jack Treynor between 1965 and 11966 in an attempt to simplify the
assumption of portfolio theory as they relate to investment in securities. The
model is based on the portfolio theory developed by Harry Markowitz. It
emphasizes that the risk factor in portfolio theory is a combination of two risks i.e
systematic risk and unsystematic risk. And that the combination of both types of
risk provides total risk.
.: Total risk = systematic risk + unsystematic risk
This model also suggests that a securitys return is directly related to its systematic
risk which cannot be neutralized through diversification. So, the total variance
(risk) is equal to market related variance plus companys specific variance. The
model employs beta coefficient (B).
A risk free security has a B of O, while the risk premium is also O. the market
portfolio has a B of 1 and a risk premium of ( Rm Rf ). A problem arises as
regards the risk premium if a security does not have a B of O or 1. this is what the
CAPM attempts to solve.
13.2 CLASSIFICATION OF RISKS
According to the CAPMs theorists, the risk associated with portfolio rate of
return can be decomposed into two:
i) Systematic risk
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ii) Unsystematic risk

i) Systematic Risk
Systematic risk arises out of external and uncontrollable factors. It is the portion of
total variation in return caused by factors that affect the price of all securities. The
movement or variation is generally due to the response to economic, social and
political changes. This risk cannot be avoided because it relates to economic trends
which affect the whole market. During economic boom, prices of all stocks
indicate rising trend and in recession, the prices of all stocks will be falling. This
type of risk is associated with the following factors:
a) Market Risk: This is in connection with changes in demand and supply,
expectations of the investors, information flow, investors risk perception,
variation in price caused by social, political and economic events is referred to as
market risk.
b) Interest Rate Risk: Generally price of securities tend to move universally with
changes in the rate of interest. The return on investment depends on the market
rate of interest. Also, the cost of corporate debt depends on the interest rates
prevailing, maturing periods e.t.c. The uncertainty of future market value caused
by fluctuations in the general level of interest is known as interest rate risk.
c) Purchasing Power Risk: This is a risk due to inflation. The risk in prices due to
inflation will cause increase in cost of production and reduction in profit due to
lower margins. The investors expectations will also change with the changes in
the levels of purchasing power. This risk is inherent in all securities and it is
uncontrollable by the individual investors.
ii) Unsystematic Risk
This is that portion of total risk which results from known and controllable factors.
All the factors responsible for this risk are related to the firm or industry.
Unsystematic risk is specific to individual stocks and can be diversified as the
investor increases the number of stocks in his or her portfolio. Investors are not
compensated for unsystematic risk because they are expected to be rational in
holding diversified portfolio to diversify away risk. While systematic risk
attributable to broad macro factors affecting securities, unsystematic risk is
attributable to factors unique to a security. The following factors are possible for
unsystematic risk:
a) Business Risk: Business risk is associated with volatility of revenue and
profits of a particular company due to its market conditions, product mix, labour
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supply e.t.c. It has to do with the efficiency with which a firm conducts its
operations within the broader environment.
b) Financial Risk: This risk is associated with the financing activities of the firm.
It is associated with the capital structure of the firm. An ungeared company has no
financial risk. Financial risk will also arise due to short term liquidity problems,
shortage of working capital, bad debt e.t.c.
c) Default Risk: The default risk arises due to default in meeting the financial
obligations as and when due for payment.
13.3 ASSUMPTION OF CAPM
1. Investors are rational and risk averse.
2. Investors seek to maximize utility which is a function of risk and
expected return.
3. Risk is measured by the standard deviation of returns.
4. There is a linear relationship between the return obtained from an
individual security and the average rate of return from all securities in
market.
5. The stock market is efficient ( i.e security values reflect all known
information, which is available to all investors at no cost). No individual
investor dominates the market.
6. All investors can borrow and lend infinitely large sum of money at the
same risk free rate.
7. There is no taxation.
8. There are no transaction costs.
9. All investors view securities in the same way with respect to return, risk
and correlation with other securities. Investors expectations are
homogeneous.
10. The CAPM is a one period model. Though it is not useless in multi
period situation.
13.4 BETA FACTOR
CAPM states that an investor shall:
1. not be rewarded if he accepts alpha (unsystematic) risk because it is
avoidable
2. be rewarded if he undertakes beta (systematic) risk because it is
unavoidable.

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Beta is a measure of the systematic risk of a security that cannot be avoided

through diversification. It is a measure of risk of an individual stock relative to the
market portfolio of all stocks. The formula for beta () is made of two parts;
The risk free rate
The risk premium
So, E (Ri) = Rf + Bi [E (Rm) Rf]
Where,
E (Ri) = the expected return on security i
Rf = the risk free rate
E (Rm) = the expected return on the market portfolio
Bi = the beta of security i
E (Rm) Rf = the market risk premium
Formulae for beta
i) where is made the subject of the above formulae
i

= E(Ri) - Ri
E(Rm) - Rf

ii) where regression analysis is used

i

= nxy - x y
nx2 (x)2

where x =(Rm) Rf
y = (Ri) Rf
n = the number of periods data in the question
iii) where expected returns are known with probability (p)
Bi = p (Ri Ri) (Rm Rm)
p (Rm Rm)2
where,
Ri = Forecast return from security i
Ri = Expected return from security i
Rm = Forecast return from the market
Rm = Expected return from the market
P = Probability distribution
iv) where from formulae iii

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Po = Cov (ri, rp)

Var (rp)
where ri = the rate of return of security i
rp = the rate of return of the portfolio
Cov (ri, rp) = the covariance between the rates of return
13.5 SECURITY MARKET LINE
The SML is the line representing the relationship between expected return of a
security and market risk (B). The expected return of a security increases linearly
with the market risk. The SML is an upward sloping straight line with an intercept
at the risk free return securities and passes through the market portfolio.
Graphically it is explained thus:

Expected
Return
SML
E (Ri)
E(Rm)
Rf

Risk Premium

0.5

1.0

Risk Free Return

1.5
Bi

This linear relationship is derived from the formulae:

E(Ri) = Rf + Bi (Rm Rf)
The market itself has an underlying beta (B) of 1.0, and individual stocks are
ranked according to how much they deviate from the macro market. A stock that
swings more than the market (more volatile) overtime has a beta whose absolute
value is above 1.0. If a stock moves less than the market, the absolute value of the
stocks beta is less than 1.0.
More specifically, a stock that has a beta of 1.5 follows the market in an overall
decline or growth but does so by a factor of 1.5; meaning when the market has an
overall decline of 3%, a stock with a beta of 1.5 will fall by 4.5%. Betas can also
be negative, meaning the stock moves in the opposite direction of the market. A
stock with a beta of -3 would decline 9% when the market goes up by 3% and vice
versa.
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13.6 CAPITAL MARKET LINE

The CML represents the trade off between risk and return available in the capital
market. It defines the linear relationship that exists between expected return on a
portfolio and that portfolio risk. The slope of the CML is the rate of exchange
between expected return and risk and is given by:

Np
Rm
Rf

CML
Rm - Rf
m

13.7 EFFICIENT FRONTIER

In selection of a portfolio, comparisons between combinations of portfolios are
essential. As a rule, a portfolio is not efficient if there is another portfolio with:
a) a higher expected value of return and a lower standard deviation (risk)
b) a higher expected value on return and the same standard deviation (risk)
c) the same expected value of return but a lower standard deviation (risk)
If an investors portfolio is not efficient he may through diversification
a) increase the expected value of return without increasing risk
b) decrease the risk without decreasing the expected value of return
c) obtain some combination of increase of expected return and decrease risk.
This is possible by switching to a portfolio on the efficient frontier.
Np

I1
I2
I3

D
C

Frontier
B Optimal portfolio

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Efficient

Indifference curves
p

Fig A.
The above graph depicts efficient frontier and the different levels of indifference
curves for an investor. The individual investor will want to hold that portfolio of
securities that places him on the highest indifference curves, choosing from the set
of available portfolios.
A, B, C, and D define the boundary of all possible investments which are the
efficient proposals lying on the efficient frontier. The optimal portfolio is achieved
at a point where the indifference curve is at tangent to the efficient frontier.
13.8 LIMITATIONS OF CAPM
1 Beta is difficult to measure accurately for an individual company.
2 Beta values may be unstable overtime.
3 CAPM is a theoretically one period model. As one period model, it should be
used with caution for the appraisal of multi period projects.
4 There might be problems in determining the appropriate risk free rate of return.
5 In the real world, a perfect market does not exist and thus, calculating expected
return on market portfolio will not be visible.
6 The model only considers systematic risk. It assumes that investors always hold
balanced portfolio which eliminate unsystematic risk.
7 There are possibilities of conflicts in the decision reached with WACC.
8 In practice, the cost of insolvency cannot be ignored. Also, the possibility of
insolvency is related to a firms total risk rather than its systematic risk.

13.9 ARBITRAGE PRICING MODEL

The arbitrage pricing model (APM) is similar to the CAPM with their origins
being significantly different. While CAPM is a single factor model, the APM is
a multi factor model with a whole set of beta values one for each factor unlike
CAPM that uses a single beta value.
Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) out of which the APM arises, states that the
expected return on an investment is dependent upon how that investment reacts to
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a set of individual macro economic factors and the risk premium associated
WITH EACH OF those macro economic factors.
In the case of APM, the expected return on a particular investment is given by:
E(Ri) = Rf + Bfi (Rfi Rf) + BFL (RF2 RF) + ......BFN(RFN RF)
Where f1 and f2 e.t.c individual macro economic factor
n = the number of identified factors.
A major problem with the use of APM is that the identity of those macro
economic factors is unclear.
13.10

SUMMARY

Markowitz mean variance model suggests that investors are basically concerned
with risk and return relating to the investment and company diversification of
portfolio, the trade off is possible between risk and return.
The optimal investment is achieved at a point where the indifference curve of an
investor is at tangent to the efficient factor.
13.11
1
2
3
4

SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS

Distinguish between market risk and issuer risk.

Write short note on market portfolio.
Write short note on capital market line.
Distinguish between capital market line and security market line.

REFERENCES
Aborode R.
Drury C.
Akinsulire O.
Ravi M.K.

Financial Management (2005)

Management and Cost Accounting (1987)
Financial Management, 2nd ed. (2002)
Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied
Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

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UNIT 14: PORTFOLIO THEORY

Learning Objectives
In the end of this unit, students must have understood:
Mean Variance Analysis
Concept of Efficient Frontier
Separation Theorem
Usage of CAPM and APM

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CONTENTS
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
14.7

Introduction
Markowitz Mean Variance Frontier
Concept of Efficient Frontier
Separation Theorem
CAPM And APM: The Application
Summary
Self Review Questions

14.1 INTRODUCTION
In 1952, Harry Markowitz in an article drew attention to a general and common
practice of portfolio diversification. Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) concentrates
on portfolio management which is concerned with efficient management of
investment in the securities.
A portfolio is the collection of several securities on behalf of an investor. Portfolio
management deals with the process of selection of securities from the number of
opportunities available with different expected returns and carrying different levels
of risk and the selection of securities is made with a view to provide the investors
the maximum yield for a given level of risk or ensure minimized risk for a given
level of returns.
14.2 MARKOWITZ MEAN VARIANCE MODEL
According to Harry Markowitz, investors are mainly concerned with two
properties of an asset that is, risk and return. Though, it is possible to trade off
between risk and return through diversification. By this theory, the risk of
individual asset is not really important; what is very important is the contribution
of each individual asset to the investors total risk. For selecting the right portfolio
from different assets, he developed Mean Variance Analysis.
The portfolio selection problem can be divided into two stages:
Calculate the mean variance of the efficient portfolios.
Select one such portfolio.
The idea behind the mean variance analysis is to ascertain the expected return
and risk of portfolios for comparison. The mean of the forecast value of returns is
the expected returns while the variance or standard deviation represents the risk.
As we know:

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Np = WA(RA) + WB(RB)
Variance = p2 = WA2 A2 + WB A2 + 2 WA WB RAB A B
where, WA = Proportion of funds invested in A
WB = Proportion of funds invested in B
A = Standard deviation of A
B = Standard deviation of B
RA = Forecast returns of A
RB = Forecast returns of B
rAB = Correlation co-efficient
Np = Expected returns on the portfolio
14.3 CONCEPT OF EFFICIENT FRONTIER
In practice, a rational investor will seek to minimize risk and maximize return. He
will therefore prefer the project having the higher return at the same level of risk
with another and where two securities have the same return, he will select the one
with the lower risk.

Graphically,
Return

Efficient Frontier
D
A

E
Risk

0
Investment A will be preferred to investment E because it has the lower level of
risk at the same level of return with investment E. Security D will be preferred to
security E because it has the same level of risk with E but higher return. Both
securities A and D dominate security e and where all shareholders o investors
prefer a particular security based on the same criterion or criteria, the preferred
security is said to have a stochastic dominance over the less preferred security.
The choice between security A and security D depends on the attitude of the
investors in that there is no clear choice not only between A and D but also all
securities that fall along the curve that is known as the efficient frontier. So, a risk
taker will prefer security D which has the higher return and higher risk. A risk
averse investor will select A which has both lower risk return to security D.
14.4 SEPERATION THEOREM

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The attitude of individual investors towards bearing risk affects only the amount
that is loaned or borrowed. It does not affect the optimal portfolio of risky assets.
Investors would select portfolio of risky assets no mater what the nature of their
indifference curves is. The reason is that when a risk free security exists, and
borrowing and lending are possible at the rate, the market portfolio dominates all
others. As long as they can freely borrow and lend at the risk free rate, two
investors with very different preferences will both choose portfolio of risky assets.
Thus, the individual utility preferences are independent of or separate from the
optimal portfolio of risky assets.
This condition is known as the separation theorem. It states that the determination
of an optimal portfolio of risky assets is independent of the individuals risk
preferences. Such a determination depends only on the expected returns and
standard deviations for the various possible portfolios of risky assets.
In essence, the individuals approach to investing is in two phase:
1. Determination of an optimal portfolio of risky assets.
2. Determination of the most desirable combinations of the risk free security
and the portfolio.
14.5 APPLICATION OF CAPM AND APM
Recalling the Capital Asset Pricing Model
E(Ri) = Rf + Bi (Rm Rf)

Illustration 14.1
Oreoluwa ltd an investment company has invested in equity shares of a chip
company.

Its Risk free return (Rf) = 10%

Expected total return (Rm) = 16%
Market sensitivity index (Bi) = 1.5
Calculate the expected rate of return on the investment made in the security
E(Ri) = Rf + Bi (Rm Rf)
= 10 + 1.5 (16 10)
= 10 + 1.5 (6) = 19%

Implications of Beta Values

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1. A portfolio with beta greater than one is more volatile than the market and
will have a higher return than the market.
2. A portfolio with beta less than one is not as risky as the market and will
have a lower return than the market.
3. A portfolio with beta equal to one has the same risk with the market and
will have the same return with the market.
4. A portfolio with beta equal to zero is risk free.

Asset Beta
An asset beta reflects a companys business risk. It is the weighted average beta of
equity and beta of debt including any relevant tax effects. The difference between
a companys asset beta and equity beta reflects the financial risk. Only systematic
risk cannot be diversified away is considered in an asset beta.
Thus:
a = e (MVe)
+ d [MVd (1+t)]
MVe + MVd (1-t) MVe + MVd (1-t)
:. a = a + (a d) MVd (1-t)
MVe
where E = Beta of Equity
a = Asset of beta
d = Beta of debt
MVe = Market value of debt (ex-int)
MVe = Market value of equity (ex-div)
t = Corporation tax rate

Illustration 14.2
The most recent balance sheet of Olekoko Plc shows the following:
N
Net Assets
67,500
Represented by:
Ordinary shares of 50k
52,500
10% debentures
15,000
67,500

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The beta of the companys asset is 0.85 while that of the debt is 0.20. Return on
government bond is currently 12% while the return on the market securities is
17%. The ordinary shares are currently quoted at N2.10 per share while the market
value of the debentures is 89%. Using the capital asset pricing model, determine
the companys appropriate cost of capital assuming the rate of company tax is
30%.

Solutions
i. Calculation of No of shares
Number of shares = N52,500 = 105,000 shares
50k
ii. Total market value of equity
100,000 x N2.10 = N220,500
iii.Total market value of debt
N15,000 x 89 = N13,350
100
iv.Calculation of the beta of equity
e = a + (a d) MVd (1 t)
MVe
Be = 0.85 (0.85 0.20) 13,350 (1 0.30)
220,500
= 0.85 (0.65) 13,350 (0.70) = 0.8775
220,500
v. Calculation of the cost of equity
E(Ri) = Rf + Bi (Rm Rf)
= 12 + 0.8775 (17 12)
= 12 + 0.8775 (5)
= 12 + 4.39 = 16.39%
vi.Calculation of cost of debt
Kd = I (1 t) = 10 (1 0.3)
MVd
89
= 10(0.7) = 7.87%
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vii. Calculation of the companys cost of capital (WACC)
MIV COST HASH TOTAL
EQUITY 220,500 16.39 36,140
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DEBT

13,350
233,850

7.87

1,051
37,191

Kw = 37,191 x 100 = 15.90%

233,850

= 16%

Characteristic Line
A line that best fits the points representing the returns on the assets and the market
is called characteristic line. The slope of the line is the beta of the asset which
measures the risk of a security relative to the market. The greater the beta coefficient value, the greater the slope of the characteristic line and the greater the
systematic risk for an individual security.
Excess of return
On stock over risk
Free rate (Ri Rf)

characteristic line
Beta ()
Excess A return on market

portfolio
Alpha ()

over risk free rate (Rm Rf)

The characteristic line equation for the individual security is given below:
(Ri Rf) = : i (Rm Rf)

Illustration 14.3
The ratios of return on the security of company X and market portfolio for 10
periods are given below:
Period
Return of X (%)
Return on Market
Portfolio
1
20
22
2
22
20
3
25
18
4
21
16
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5
6
7
8
9
10

18
-5
17
19
-7
20

20
8
-6
5
6
11

i) what is the beta of security X?

ii) what is the characteristic line for security X?
Solution
Rx Rm (Rx Rx) (Rm Rm) (Rx Rx) (Rm Rm)
20
22
5
10
50
22
20
7
8
56
25
18
10
6
60
21
16
6
4
24
18
20
3
8
24
-5
8
-20
-4
80
17
-6
2
-18
-36
19
5
4
-7
-28
-7
6
-22
-6
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20
11
357
Rx
RM

(RM RM)2
x = COVx m
2m
Covxm = (RX-RX)(RM-RM)
n-1
2m = (RM-RM)2
n-1

= 706
9

= 357
9

= 39.67

= 78.44

x = 39.67 = 0.506
78.44
ii. From the linear equation
Y = + x
15 = = 0.506 (12)
= 8.928%
:. Characteristics line of X = + (Rm)
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(Rm Rm)2
100
64
36
16
64
16
324
49
36
706
(RX-RX)(RM-RM)

= 8.928 + 0.506Rm
Arbitrage Pricing Model (APM)
Recalling the Arbitrage Pricing Model
E(Ri) = Rf + Bfi (Rfi Rf) + BFL (RF2 RF) + ......BFN(RFN RF)
Where f1, f2 and fn represent the individual macro economic factors which may
include:
Changes in the level of industrial production in the economy
Changes in the shape of the yield curve
Changes in the default risk premium
Changes in the inflation rate
Changes in the real interest rate
Level of personal consumption
Level of money supply in the economy

Illustration 14.4
As an investment manager, you are given the following information:
Factors
Market
Interest rate
Yield spread
Stock
A
B
C

Expected Risk Premium

6.40%
-0.60%
5.10%
Market (B1)
1.0
1.2
0.3

Interest rate (B2)

-2.0
0
0.5

Yield spread (B3)

-0.2
0.3
1.0

Required:
a) Calculate the expected return for each of the three stocks
b) Consider a portfolio with equal investment in stocks A, B and C
i) what are the factor risk exposures for the portfolio?
ii) what is the portfolios expected return?

Solution
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a) RA = 12+1(6.4) -2(-0.6) 0.2 (5.10) = 18.58%

RB = 12 +1.2 (6.4) + 0(0.6) + 0.3 (5.10) = 21.21%
RC = 12 + 0.3 (6.4) + 0.5 (-0.6) + 1(5.10) = 18.72%
b) i. 1 = 1/3 (1 + 1.2 + 0.3) = 0.83
2 = 1/3 (-2.0 + 0 + 0.5) = 0.50
3 = 1/3 (-2.0 + 0.3 + 1.0) = 0.37
ii. Rp = 12 + 0.83 (6.4) 0.50 (-0.6) + 0.37 (5.10) = 19.50%

14.6 SUMMARY
Markowitz mean variance model suggests that investors are basically concerned
with risk and return relating to the investment and by diversification of portfolio,
the trade off is possible between the risk and return.
Investors prefer portfolios on the efficient frontier with least possible risk to earn
expected rate of return.
14.7 SELF REVIEW QUESTIONS
1)

What factors necessitate Arbitrage Pricing Model?

2)

Write short note on characteristic line

3)

Write short note on separation theorem

4)

Distinguish between security risk and market risk.

REFERENCES
Aborode R.
Akinsulire O.
Ravi M.K.

Financial Management (2005)

Financial Management, 2nd ed. (2002)
Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied
Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

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UNIT 15: FINANCING SMEs

Learning Objectives
After this study, students must have understood:
The meaning of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises
Features of Small Scale Enterprises
Problems of small Scale Industries

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 Sources and Finance of SMEs

Government Measures to Enhance The Status of SMIs

CONTENTS
15.1

Introduction

15.2

Features of Small Scale Industries

15.3

Problems of Small Scale Industries

15.4

Sources of Finance For SMEs

15.5

Government Measures To Enhance The Status Of SMEs

15.6

Small And Medium Industries Equity Investment Scheme

15.1 INTRODUCTION
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) can be defined as having three
characteristics:
Firms are likely to be unquoted
Ownership of the business is restricted tom a few individual
They are not micro business that are normally regarded as those very small
business that act as a medium for self employment of the owners
The economy of any country depends on the contributions of all sectors of the
economy particularly the small and medium scale enterprises.
15.2 FEATURES OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES
1. They usually have low set up cost.
2. They rely on local raw materials.
3. Employment operation.
4. They accelerate rural development and contribution to stemming urban
migration and problems of congestion in large cities.
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5. They provide links between agriculture and industries.

6. They mobilize private savings and harness them for productive purposes.
7. They supply parts and components for large scale industries.
8. They contribute to domestic capital formation.
15.3 PROBLEMS OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES
The small scale industries are based with many problems among which are:
1. Management problems: all important entrepreneurial and operational
decisions are taken by one person and there is lack of formal training in
management and production skills.
2. Financing problems: this constitutes major problem. Their low business
credibility, poor management, inefficiencies, limited collateral security,
high risk of failure make it difficult for them to raise capital from usual
sources and often force them to secure loans at higher interest rates from
their lenders.
3. Most of them tend to initiate rather than innovative.
4. They engage in production of non standardized products.
5. Most of them are concentrated in urban centres and could therefore not tap
the local advantages e.g cheap labour, access to primary products e.t.c.
6. Little access to or inability to apply new technologies.

15.4 SOURCES OF FINANCE FOR SMEs

At one time or another in the life of an enterprise, the owners of SMEs would need
money. Generation of funds for the successful operation of these enterprises
involves the following:

1. Owner financing
2. Loans
3. Trade credit

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4. Equity financing
5. venture capital
6. Leasing
7. Factoring
Owner Financing: This comes in the form of owners contribution in the case of a
sole proprietor. This money is needed as pointed out to provide working capital to
acquire fixed assets and to pay for promotional expenses. This is the same as
equity financing.
15.5 GOVERNMENT MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE STATUS OF

SMIs
The government has introduced schemes and policies to encourage more lending
to small firms and special sectors of the economy and these are:
Central Bank of Nigeria guidelines on sectoral allocation of loans and
advances.
The loan scheme of National Directorate of Employment.
The Agricultural Credit Guarantee Schemes.
Establishment of Development Banks such as BOI and NACRDB.
Establishment of SMEDAN.
Establishment of small and medium scale equity investment scheme.
Establishment of ADB Export stimulation fund scheme, IDA and IFC.

15.6 SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE INDUSTRIES EQUITY

INVESTMENT SCHEME

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The Bankers Committee on December 21, 1999,at its 264 th meeting resolved that
all banks in Nigeria should set aside 10% of their profit before tax for equity
investments in small and medium industries.
Consequently, the scheme SMIEIS was launched and on August 2001, the Small
and medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria SMEDAN was
established to address the problems associated with the SMEs.

THE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the SMIEIS scheme among others are to:
Facilitate the flow of funds for the establishment of new Small and
medium Industries (SMI) projects reactivation, expansion and
modernization or restructuring of on going projects.
Stimulate economic growth, develop local technology and generate
employment for capable and suitable Nigerians.
Eliminate the burden of interest and other financial charges for the
entrepreneurs.
Provide financial advisory, technical and managerial support to the
entrepreneurs.
REFERENCES
Adelaja B.O Financing Small and Medium Enterprises Under SMIEIS:
Operators Perspective, ( CBN Publication, Lagos), 2003
Ravi M.K.

Financial Management. 6th ed. Taxmann allied

Services (P.) Ltd.(2007)

Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

UNIT 16: INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Learning Objectives

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After this study, students must have understood:

Foreign exchange management

Determinants of Exchange rates
Hedging the Foreign Exchange risk
Theories of Foreign Exchange determination
Calculation of Exchange Rate

CONTENTS
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
16.6
16.7
16.8
16.9
16.10

Introduction
Foreign Exchange Management
Factors Affecting Fluctuations in Exchange Rates
Methods of Hedging Against Foreign Currency Risk
Foreign Exchange Market Participants
Exchange Rate
Theories of Foreign Exchange Determination
Currency Forecasting
Exchange Risk
Foreign Exchange Management Techniques

16.1

INTRODUCTION

Due to the fact that all countries are not equally endowed with the different natural
resources, no country is self-sufficient in its demand and supply of goods and
services and that is why factors of production such as labour and capital are seen
moving freely across the national frontiers. All the countries trade in goods and
services, borrow and lend, invest and accept investments with other countries with
nominal or full control to govern the currency flow and trade. Since different
countries have their own currencies, with different purchasing power, the
settlement of payments cannot be made with the currency of any one country. It is
from this that the concept of foreign exchange rate emerges.
16.2

FOREIGN EXCHANGES MANAGEMENT

It is clear that no country can produce all that she needs. Countries individually,
produce such goods in which such a country has comparative advantage and sells
those goods to other countries while also buying the goods the other countries
have comparative advantage in.
Although exchange rate fluctuation may result in a gain (positive) or a loss
(adverse). It is often considered undesirable because it introduces an element of

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uncertainty. Because of the risk involved, it can be said that foreign exchange
management imposes can extra burden on a companys finance manager.
Meanwhile the following should be considered:
a)
Balance of Trade
b)
Invisible Balance
c)
Balance of Payment on current account.
Balance of Trade
Visible goods are goods that have physical existence such as cars, machinery
which are traded and exchanged in international trade. When a country produces
such goods and sells them abroad they are referred to as visible export. When she
buys such goods abroad for home consumption it is known as visible imports. The
difference in the value of visible exports and visible imports is known as the
balance of trade and it may be favourable or unfavourable.
Invisible Balance
Countries also buy and sell services such as banking services, shipping services
etc. When a country sells or renders such services to another country such
transactions is called invisible exports, when the opposite is the case, i.e. services
are provided for the country by other countries, they are called invisible imports
and the difference between invisible imports and invisible items which may either
be favourable or unfavourable for any particular year.
The Balance of Payment on Current Account
This is the record of all transactions between one country and the rest of the world,
for all visible goods and invisible services in the course of the year. When the
total payments made for both visible goods and invisible services in the course of
one year exceed the total receipt from visible and invisible services. The balance
of payments on current account is said to be unfavourable. A country in this
position is said to experience a deficit on the account. In a reversed case, the
balance of payment is favourable.

16.3 FACTORS AFFECTING FLUCTUATIONS IN EXCHANGE

RATES
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1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)

The supply and demand for the foreign currency

The supply and demand for the local currency
Global inflation rates and its effect on the domestic rate of inflation
Local economic conditions including local production of goods for export
and local interest rates
The political environment in Nigeria and in the foreign country
Volume of trade
Speculation: Speculators influence movements in exchange rates by
buying and selling in the expectation of making positive returns.
Interest rate
International confidence in the naira reflecting international confidence in
the domestic economic management policies.

16.4

METHODS OF HEDGING AGAINST FOREIGN CURRENCY

RISK

1)

Forward Countries: This is a contract to buy or sell a specified quantity

of foreign currency at an agreed future date or within a specified future
time period. The contract could be fixed if the future date is fixed. It could
be floating, if the future date falls within a range.

2)

Foreign Currency Invoicing: One way of avoiding exchange risk is for

an exporter to invoice a foreign customer in domestic currency. In this
way only the exporter will be able to avoid exchange risk, the burden of
the risk will now be passed on to the importer.

3)

Matching: If a Nigerian Company expects to receive some earnings in

foreign currency and at the same time expects to incur certain expenses in
the same foreign currency, it may plan to offset its payments against
receipts in the currency. In this way, movements in exchange rates
between the naira and the currency in question would be irrelevant to the
extent that matching can take place as there will be no need to purchase or
sell foreign currency.

4)

Borrowing in a Foreign Currency: An exporter who invoices foreign

customers in a foreign currency can hedge against the exchange risk by:

i)
ii)

borrowing an amount in the foreign currency now

converting the foreign currency into domestic currency at the sport rate
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iii)

repaying the loan with interest out of the eventual foreign currency
receipts

5)

Protection Clauses: An export or import context might be given a

protection clause, whereby sales prices in the foreign currency or the
adjusted exchange rate moves outside a defined range.

6)

Netting: This is a technique which involves the head office and its foreign
subsidiary netting off the intra-organizational debts due at the end of each
period. Only the balance exposed to currency risk needs to be hedged.

7)

Pricing Policy:
A company can anticipate adverse exchange rate
movements by building an extra profit margin into the selling price to act
as a cushion in the event that exchange rates do move adversely.
Protection clause is another aspect of pricing policy.

8)

Leading and Lagging: Accelerating (leading) and delaying (lagging)

international payments by modifying credit terms normally on credit

16.5

FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET PARTICIPANTS

1)

Arbitrageurs
The seek to earn risks-free profits by taking advantage of differences in
exchange rates arising countries. They buy currencies that are under
priced at one centre and simultaneously sell the same set of currencies at
the centres where they are overpriced, thereby making a risk free arbitrage
profit.

2)

Speculators
The reason for their action is profit making. They trade in foreign
currencies by profiting from the exchange rate fluctuations. They take
risks in the hope of making profits by buying a particular currency when
the price is low and selling the same currency when the price is high.

3)

Hedgers
These are mainly multinational companies. They operate in several
countries and their assets and liabilities are designated in foreign
currencies. The foreign exchange rate fluctuation can cause diminution in
the home currency value of their assets and liabilities.

16.6

Exchange Rate

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Exchange rate is the equivalent of the foreign currency that is obtainable

from a unit of home currency. It is the rate at which one currency
exchanges for another currency.
DIRECT AND INDIRECT QUOTES
Direct Quote
Since the advent of SAP in 1986, Nigeria adopted direct quote of exchange.
Exchange is quoted directly when the number of units of home currency to deal in
one unit of foreign currency is given. E.g. $1 = N128.
Indirect Quote
It is indirect when the number of units of foreign currency to deal in one unit of
home currency is given. E.g. N1 = $0.0078.
Indirect quote is the reciprocal of direct quote and vice versa.
Types of Exchange Rate
1)
Fixed Exchange Rate: with a fixed exchange rate the government of a
country maintains its currency at a particular exchange rate against a
specified foreign currency. When the level can no longer be maintained due
to market pressure devaluation takes place.
2)
Floating Exchange Rate: With this system, the market determines the
exchange rate of that currency with other currencies and these rates will
constantly fluctuate.
3)
Spot Rate: This is the rate at which foreign exchange can be bought or sold
with payment set for the same day. It the rate ruling at the conversion date.
4)
Forward Rate: It is the currency rate quoted now for delivery at some
future specified date.
16.7

THEORIES OF FOREIGN EXCHANGES DETERMINATION

1)

Purchasing Power Parity Theorem

This theorem predicts that the exchange value of foreign currency depends on the
relative purchasing power of each currency in its own country and that spot
exchange rates will vary over time according to relative price changes. It follows
therefore that if the rate of inflation of country.
A is greater than the rate of inflation in country
B, the rate of exchange of currency of country

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A will fall against the currency of Country B. The exact relative purchasing power
purity relationship is expressed as follows.
S1 So = Pn Pf
So
1 + Pf
where So = Current (direct quote) spot rate
Si = Expected future (direct quote) spot rate at time 1
Pn = Inflation rate of home country
Pf = Inflation rate of foreign country
The above formula can be simplified
Si= 1 + Pn
So
1 + Pf

Illustration 16.1
It is expected the inflation rates in Nigeria and US are 6% and 3% respectively.
The present spot rate of 1 US $ is N45.36. What will be the expected spot rate in
twelve months time.
S1 = 1 + Pn
So
1 + Pf
S1 = 1 + 0.06
45.36
1 + 0.03
S1 x 1.03 = 45.36 x 1.06
S1 = 48.0816
= N46.68
1.03
Fisher Effect
The term fisher effect is used in looking at the relationship between interest rates
and expected rates of inflation. The rate of interest can be seen as made up of two
parts. The real required rate of return plus a premium for inflation. The real and
nominal interest rates are connected by Fisher Effect as follows:
(1 + R) (1 + 1) = (1 + M)
when R = Real interest rate
I = Expected rate of inflation
M = Market (nominal) interest rate
Then,
(1 + R) = (1 + M)
(1 + I)
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The difference is interest rates between two countries is equal, in equilibrium, to

the expected difference in inflation rate between these countries. This hypothesis
is called fisher effect. If real interest rate are equal in all countries, then
1 + in
1 + if

= 1 + Pn
1 + Pf

where in = nominal interest rate of home country

if = Nominal interest rate of foreign country
Pn = Rate of inflation of home country
Pf = Rate of inflation of foreign country
INTERNATIONAL FISHER EFFECT
This is also called Open Fisher Theory. If assets that countries with higher rates
of inflation will have higher nominal interest rates to provide adequate return to
investors to combat inflation. The international fisher effect relationship is
expressed as:
S1 So
So

in if
1 + if

where, S1 = Expected future spot rate at time period 1

So = Current spot rate
In = Nominal interest rate of home country
If = Nominal interest rate of foreign country
The formula can be simplified as follows:
S1 = in if
So
1 + if
S1 = 1 + 0.08
45.36
1 + 0.05
S1 = 48.99/1.05 = 46.66
S1 = N46.6

2)

Interest Rate Parity Theorem

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This theorem states that the differential between the forward exchange rate and the
spot exchange rate is equal to the differential between the foreign and domestic
interest rates. Its condition is that the forward premium of discount for a currency
quoted in terms of another currency is approximately equal to the difference in
interest rates prevailing between the two countries.
So,
where,

F So
So

= in if
1 + if

F = Direct quote for forward rate

So = Direct quote spot rate
in = Interest rate of home country
if = Interest rate of foreign country

simply,
F
So

in in
1 + it

Illustration 16.3
The current bank interest rate of U.S. and Nigeria are 4.5% and 8.5% respectively.
The present spot market rate of exchange in 1 US $ is N45.36. What would be the
twelve month forward rate?
F
So

in in
1 + it

F
1 + 0.085
45.36 1 + 0.045
F (1.045) = 45.36 x 1.085
F = 49.2156/1.045 = N47.096
16.8

CURRENCY FORECASTING

a)

Market Based Forecast: The currency forecast is obtained by extracting

the prediction embodied in interest and forward rate.

b)

Model Based Forecast:

i.
Fundamental Analysis: It relies painstakingly on the examination of
macro-economic variables and policies that are likely to influence a
currency prospect. The variables examined include relative inflation,
interest rates, national income growth and changes in money supply.

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ii.
16.9

Technical Analysis: It focuses exclusively on past price and volume

movements while totally ignoring economic and political factors.

EXCHANGE RISK

This is the variability of a firms value that is due to uncertain exchange rate.
Currency Exposure to Risk
1)

Accounting or Translation Exposure: Risk of adverse effects on a firms

financial statements that may arise from changes in exchange rates.
It is the change in the value of a firms foreign currency denominated
account due to a change in the exchange rate.

2)

Economic Exposure: Risk that arises from changes in real exchange rate.
It is the extent to which the value of a firm will change due to exchange rate
movement.

3)

Transaction Exposure: Risk to a firm with known future cashflows in a

foreign currency that arises from possible changes in the exchange rate. It is
the extent to which a given exchange rate will change the value of foreign
currency dominated transactions already entered into.

16.10

FOREIGN EXCHANGES MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

1.

Currency Options: This gives the holder the right but not the obligation to
sell (put) or buy (call) the contract currency at a set price and at a given
date.

2.

Currency Future: This is a contract for future delivery of a specific

quantity of a given currency with the exchange rate fixed at the time the
contract is entered into.

3.

Currency Forward Contract: This is similar to future contracts except

that they are not traded on organized market. They are non-standardized
private deals.

4.

Interest Rate Swaps: This is an agreement between two parties to

exchange interest rate payments for a specific maturity on an agreed
principal. The most common interest rate swap involves exchanging fixed
interest payments for floating interest payments.

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5)

Currency Swap: This is a simultaneous borrowing and lending operation

whereby two parties exchange specific amount of two currencies at the
outset at the spot rate. The parties undertake to reverse the exchange rate
after a fixed term at a fixed exchange rate.

6)

Debt Swap: This is a set of transactions (also called debt-equity swap) in

which a firm buys a countrys dollar debt and swap this debt with Central
Bank for local currency that can be used to acquire a local enterprise.

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Aborode R.
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Financial Management (2005)

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Van Horne J.C. and Wachowicz J.M. Fundamentals of Financial Management

(1996)

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