FratFiles

• Save Paper

Marriott's corporation: the cost of capital
What is the weighted average cost of capital for Marriott Corporation?

Are the four components of Marriott's financial strategy consistent with its growth objective?


Marriott Corporation is an international company who's the growth over the year has been more than satisfactory.
In 1987, Marriott's sales grew up by 24% and its return on equity stood at 22%.
Moreover the sales and earnings pr share has doubled over the previous year.
The company operates in three divisions: lodging, contract services and restaurants which represents 41%, 46% and 13% of sales in 1987 respectively.
Marriott is determined to develop and to enhance its position in each division.
This main goal contains 3 others more detailed components:
- To become the most profitable company.
- To be the preferred employer.
- To be the preferred provider.
In order to achieve its goal, the managers of Marriott have developed a financial strategy with 4 main......

View the rest of this paper...

Approximate Word Count: 1731
Approximate Pages: 7 (250 words per double-spaced page)

Similar Essays

1. Mariott Corporation Case Study
   

   Mariott corporation case study Marriott's corporation: the cost of capital What is the weighted average cost of capital for Marriott Corporation? Are the four components of

2. 
   

3. 
   

4. 
   

5.