This case serves as an introduction to the concept of economic value added (EVA). The student is in a position of financial director of Valmont, to decide whether EVA can live up to its promise to motivate managers to act as shareholders, and ultimately lead them to make value enhancing solutions that can change the Valmont on weak earnings and lackluster stock price performance . Case works best when students are introduced to the concepts of cost of capital and net present value. The teaching note that is only available to registered faculty explains how to turn on the accompanying six-minute video supplement. "Hide
by Kenneth Eades, Jay caver, Jennifer Hill Source: Darden School of Business 21 pages. Publication Date: October 27, 1997. Prod. #: UV2427-PDF-ENG
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