Berkshire Hathaway: Dividend policy paradigm 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying cash dividends compared to no cash payments? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of share buy backs compared to no cash payments? 3. Which alternative (cash dividend, buybacks, no dividends or other policies) would be best for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders? […]
Explain what are the pros and cons of Carter’s as an acquisition target for a private equity firm?
LBO and Carter 1. What are the pros and cons of Carter’s as an acquisition target for a private equity firm? Is it an opportunity that you would pursue if you worked at Berkshire? 2. Find an LBO model template. Do the following: Set your excel to iterate calculations (Options > Formulas > Tick the […]