For questions 1 and 2 below computations should be made for the following three

For
questions 1 and 2 below computations should be made for the
following three companies; Proctor & Gamble Co. (PG) PepsiCo
Inc. (PEP) and Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT).1. For the three companies mentioned above discuss what you
believe has been the decision making that was involved with dividends
on common stock. Provide financial metrics that support your answer.
Also
with regard to dividends read the article that is found in the
following link.
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11468155/1/18-dividend-stocks-that-will-outlive-the-hype.html?cm_ven_int=morej
What
conclusions would you draw from this article?2. For the same three companies discuss the investing and
financing decisions that relate to working capital management.
Provide financial metrics that relate to working capital management
to support your discussion.3. Suppose that you work for Carnival Cruise Lines and you
have been charged with presenting to the board of directors a
proposal for a new ship. Discuss this proposal in connection with the
following concepts; capital budgeting the
weighted average cost of capital the optimal capital structure and
the optimal capital budget. No calculations are necessary.