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Assessment Details: A comprehensive case study requiring students to establish a business in an overseas country .This assessment asks the student to analyse what needs to be done to establish a business in an overseas location -which includes establishing the legal requirements, the funding requirements ,both short and long term and a profitability analysis and risk assessment for the product and its potential revenue and costs.
LO 1: Explain the nature of international financial markets as diverse sources of funds
LO 2: Recognise the various methods to raise money in international financial markets and critically appraise the differences between these methods
LO 3: Analyse and evaluate the financial risks engaging in international business activities and apply appropriate management techniques to
hedge these risks.
LO 4: Appraise relevant methodologies to inform foreign investment decisions
LO 5: Investigate global sources of capital and country-specific risk that affect the management of long-term assets and liabilities in an international context
You are asked to analyse the following information and advise how you would carry out the following investment taking into account various aspects of International finance as well as using knowledge gained from other subjects in your degree such as Corporate Finance
CASE SITUATION
Your firm has been successful in retail operations in Australia and is looking to expand its operations and is currently considering commencing operations in Vietnam which is encouraging firms commencing operations in its country.
It is expected that it will cost $25million Aussie dollars to start operations in Vietnam which includes purchasing property to operate from , fitting out the stores , buying necessary inventory and equipment and machinery.
Your company intends to commence operations as a retailer in Vietnam six months after you purchase the property and the above $25 million Aussie dollars budget is only expected to last for the six months.
Required:
(A) Based on your knowledge from this and previous subjects advise which type of company structure/investment structure would be most suitable to carry out this investment?
(B) Explain ,giving reasons, what would be the best /most appropriate forms of financing to use for its purpose of setting up an operation in Vietnam?
(C) Explain what is the best funding mix considering the availability/cost of funds /risk to enable the firm to have sufficient funds to commence operations in six months? In this situation assume the entity will need to raise a substantial portion of funds .Where should the firm obtain funds from? Domestic/international market ?
(C ) What political and country risk factors is your firm likely to face?
(D) If there are complications in commencing operations and the likely commencement is going to be three or months later than the original six months proposed what will your firm do to overcome these risks?
(E) Are there any other risk factors that need to be considered?
You need to address these factors in a report of between 1500 -2500 words .The assignment may be done individually or in a group.