Instructions: Read the story about Jane Wu, treasurer of Wilson Paper Company, on page 300 of the textbook. Make sure you understand the context of the story and prepare to address questions about the story.
Your assignment is to create a 5-page paper addressing the following questions:
a. Imagine that you are a large stockholder in the company. Would you rather see the $15 million be used for a special dividend rather than a buyback? Why or why not?
b. Imagine that you are a small stockholder in the company. Would you rather see the $15 million be used for a special dividend rather than a buyback? Why or why not?
c. Would it be smarter to pay off debt using the $15 million rather than executing a dividend or payback? Why or why not? Who would stand to benefit from the repayment of debt?
d. What is your recommendation as to do with the $15 million? Support your recommendation using what you have learned while in the class.
The analysis requires the additional components:
APA formatted paper including: Font: Times New Roman, 12 point, and double spaced.
Margins: One inch margins, all around.
Indents: One-half inch indent as to begin a paragraph. o Proper APA citations and references. o Proper use of Level 1 headings as to label the introduction, main body, and conclusions segments. o Proper use of Level 2 headings as to label the sections within the main body and conclusions. o A proper title page. o A reference page utilizing hanging indents and alphabetized by the last name of the first author. Free of spelling errors and minimal use of passive voice.
