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Leveraged Buyouts In The Hospitality Industry: Five Years Later, Elisa S. Moncarz
Leveraged Buyouts In The Hospitality Industry: Five Years Later, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
When the author wrote her first article for the FIU Hospitality Review on leveraged buyouts' some five years ago, this business strategy was beginning to enjoy increasing popularity. Since that time leveraged buyouts grew to unprecedented levels both in number and size of transactions. However, following the failure of the UAL proposal and the collapse of the junk bond market in 1989, there has been a marked slowdown in buyout activity this article examines major developments affecting leveraged buyouts over the past five years and addresses their future implications for the hospitality industry.
An Examination Of Stock Performance: The Three Top-Performing Lodging Firms August 1987 - January 1990, Elisa S. Moncarz
An Examination Of Stock Performance: The Three Top-Performing Lodging Firms August 1987 - January 1990, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
A study published in the Fall 1988 issue of the FIU Hospitality Review revealed that the top three lodging stock performers during the period July 1982 to January 1988 were Prime Motor Inns, Inc., Marriott Corporation, and Hilton Hotels Corporation. The author has completed a follow-up study in an attempt to determine how selected lodging firms have fared since the summer rally of 1987 (which preceded the stock crash of October 19, 1987) until more recent times.
Financial Failure In The Hospitality Industry, Edward M. Tavlin, Elisa S. Moncarz, Deb Dumont
Financial Failure In The Hospitality Industry, Edward M. Tavlin, Elisa S. Moncarz, Deb Dumont
Hospitality Review
The hospitality industry (especially the restaurant segment) has a historically high rate of financial failures. Yet, financial failure in the industry has not received the attention it deserves. In this article, the authors identify basic reasons underlying failed ideas while presenting a study of several hospitality chains that have experienced varying degrees of financial failure. The characteristics and pitfalls of these companies provide the necessary groundwork to explore major lessons to be learned which should aid hospitality management to aviod future business failures.
Understanding Annual Reports Of Hospitality Firms: Part Ii, Elisa S. Moncarz
Understanding Annual Reports Of Hospitality Firms: Part Ii, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
This is the second article in a two-part series on understanding annual reports published by publicly-held hospitality firms. Part I in the Spring 1988 issue established the informational content of such reports while this article will focus on the examination and understanding of annual reports, suggested guidelines on how to use them for decision making, and recent developments affecting these reports.
An Analysis Of Stock Market Performance:The Dow Jones Industrial Average And The Three Top Performing Lodging Firma: 1982-1988, N H. Ringstrom, Elisa S. Moncarz
An Analysis Of Stock Market Performance:The Dow Jones Industrial Average And The Three Top Performing Lodging Firma: 1982-1988, N H. Ringstrom, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
In their dialogue - An Analysis of Stock Market Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Three Top Performing Lodging Firms 1982 – 1988 - by N. H. Ringstrom, Professor and Elisa S. Moncarz, Associate Professor, School of Hospitality Management at Florida International University, Professors Ringstrom and Moncarz state at the outset: “An interesting comparison can be made between the Dow Jones lndustrial Average and the three top performing, publicly held lodging firms which had $100 million or more in annual lodging revenues. The authors provide that analytical comparison with Prime Motor Inns Inc., the Marriott Corporation, and Hilton …
Understanding Annual Reports Of Hospitality Firms, Elisa S. Moncarz
Understanding Annual Reports Of Hospitality Firms, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
In her discussion - Understanding Annual Reports of Hospitality Firms - by Elisa S. Moncarz, Associate Professor, School of Hospitality Management, Florida International University, Associate Professor Moncarz initially offers: “Management bears full responsibility for the reporting function of annual reports prepared by publicly-held companies designed to provide interested parties with information that is useful in making business and economic decisions. In Part I the author reviews the content of annual reports of firms in the hospitality industry, while looking at recent developments affecting annual reports. Part 11, in a subsequent issue, will comprise an in-depth examination of the annual report …
The Tax Reform Act Of 1986: Impact On Hospitality Industries, Elisa S. Moncarz
The Tax Reform Act Of 1986: Impact On Hospitality Industries, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
In her discussion - The Tax Reform Act Of 1986: Impact On Hospitality Industries - by Elisa S. Moncarz, Associate Professor, the School of Hospitality Management at Florida International University, Professor Moncarz initially states: “After nearly two years of considering the overhaul of the federal tax system, Congress enacted the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The impact of this legislation is expected to affect virtually all individuals and businesses associated with the hospitality industry. This article discusses some of the major provisions of the tax bill, emphasizing those relating to the hospitality service industries and contrasting relevant provisions with prior …
Restructuring In The Hospitality Industry, Elisa S. Moncarz
Restructuring In The Hospitality Industry, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
In her dialogue entitled - Restructuring in the Hospitality Industry - Elisa S. Moncarz, Associate Professor, the School of Hospitality Management at Florida International University, intends for you to know the following: “Recent years have seen a proliferation of restructurings of major American corporations creating an extremely important issue that has affected U.S. business. This article discusses restructuring issues in the hospitality industry, focusing attention on its causes and motivations, as well as on its benefits and perils. The author considers the impact of restructuring on investors and management while examining recent restructurings involving hospitality firms.”
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Leveraged Buyouts: Opportunities And Risks, Elisa S. Moncarz
Leveraged Buyouts: Opportunities And Risks, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
This article presents a general overview of leveraged buyouts, relating their feasibility as an option for hospitality management. Specifically, the author explores the background and main features of leveraged buyouts, focusing attention on their risks and rewards, management's opportunities, tax ramifications, planning, and future outlook. Denny's leveraged buyout is examined in order to provide an insight into the structuring of a buyout for a major food service firm.
Franchising In The Hospitality Industry: Accounting Aspects, Elisa S. Moncarz
Franchising In The Hospitality Industry: Accounting Aspects, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
Franchised businesses are a powerful factor in the American economy. The author provides a general overview of the area, citing statistics supporting its growth in the industry. Attention will be focused on accounting aspects of franchising, placing major emphasis on issues associated with the recognition of franchise fee revenue.