Subject category:
Finance, Accounting and Control
Published by:
INSEAD
Version: 07.2006
Length: 26 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Abstract
In October 1990, the Boeing company announced that it was lauching a new aircraft model, the 777. The task for students in this case is to evaluate the 777 against a financial standard. The students must estimate a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) with which to evaluate the project IRRs.
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1990.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Featured company
Boeing
Industry:
Aircraft manufacture
Featured protagonist
- Frank Shrontz (male), CEO
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Abstract
In October 1990, the Boeing company announced that it was lauching a new aircraft model, the 777. The task for students in this case is to evaluate the 777 against a financial standard. The students must estimate a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) with which to evaluate the project IRRs.
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Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1990.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Featured company
Boeing
Industry:
Aircraft manufacture
Featured protagonist
- Frank Shrontz (male), CEO