Evaluating Corporate Strategies to Lower Borrowing Costs
A manufacturing firm needs to borrow funds to expand its operations but is concerned about the high interest rates it will have to pay. The firm's management is debating two strategies to improve its financial standing before applying for the loan:
- Strategy 1: Use its cash reserves to pay off a large portion of its existing debt.
- Strategy 2: Use its cash reserves to invest in a new marketing campaign projected to significantly increase future sales and profits.
Evaluate which strategy is more likely to be effective in convincing lenders to offer a lower interest rate on the new loan. Justify your answer by explaining how each strategy affects a lender's perception of the company's risk of not being able to repay its debts.
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