One of the theories in corporate finance field is a shareholder-based theory where the corporation should maximize the wealth of current shareholders. Briefly explain THREE ways on how managers can maximize the shareholders' wealth! (3 marks) "Answer" :Student Mark "Question 2. Problem Solving Questions" Benzema Co. is a leading real estate company in GCC region. BenZema Co. may undertake one of two available mutually exclusive projects in Bahrain Financial Harbor. The details of the projects are shown in the table below: Project Name Probability Estimated Gross Profit The Waterfront Project 33.33% BD 10,000 (Recession times) 33.33% BD 350,000 (Normal times) 33.33% BD 950,000 (Boom times) Bahrain Bay Project 50% (Bad times) BD 400,000 50% (Good times) BD 950,000 While LondonHouse Co. is a potential investor that will put their money into the project. Two possible compensation plans that the LondonHouse Co may choose to employ against the real estate firm: (i) a flat payment BD 75,000, or (ii) musharakah arrangement with the profit-sharing ratio of 90:10 (London Co: Benzema Co.) You are required to answer the following questions: a. For the WaterFront project, calculate the expected payoff for investor's (LondonHouse Co.) under flat payment scheme and profit-sharing scheme (2 marks). b. For a Bahrain Bay project, calculate the expected payoff for investor's (LondonHouse Co.) under flat payment scheme and profit-sharing scheme (2 marks). c. From Benzema's view, which project will be preferred? What compensation contract does the Benzema Co. prefer if the project is chosen? State your reason
