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Ocean Carriers. EMM Capstone Course Fall 2009. Ocean Carriers. This case involves a capital budgeting decision under conditions of uncertainty. Do you expect daily hire spot rates to rise or fall next year? What factors determine daily hire rates?
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Ocean Carriers EMM Capstone Course Fall 2009
Ocean Carriers • This case involves a capital budgeting decision under conditions of uncertainty. • Do you expect daily hire spot rates to rise or fall next year? • What factors determine daily hire rates? • How would you characterize the long-term economic prospects of the capesize dry bulk industry?
Ocean Carriers • Should Ms Linn recommend the $39 million capital investment? • Assume two scenarios: (1) Assume OC is a US corporation subject to a 35% tax rate on lease income as a result of this deal; (2) Assume OC is a Hong Kong corporation that is not subject to taxes on lease income earned outside Hong Kong.
Ocean Carriers • What do you think about OC’s policy of not operating ships over 15 years old? • Can you suggest other alternatives to this policy? • Be creative!!!