Part II: Choose An International Company To Base You

Part Ii Choose An International Company On Which To Base Your Discuss

Part II: Choose an international company on which to base your discussion. Find a recent online article about your chosen company that discusses international finance, provides real-world examples, and discusses concepts covered in this unit. Briefly summarize the article, and provide a link. Reflect on the company, the concepts in the article, and the commonly accepted goal of a multinational corporation to maximize shareholder wealth. Choose two of the prompts below to address in your discussion.

Do you believe the company is doing a good job of shareholder wealth maximization? Why, or why not? Does the company you have chosen to study have any additional goals, besides maximizing shareholder wealth? What theory of international expansion did your company most likely have as a rationale for expanding internationally? Was the decision to expand internationally likely based on one theory or a combination of theories?

What method of business does your company use to conduct international business? Why? Is there another alternative form of conducting business that might have worked for your company? Suggested search terms are listed below: repatriated foreign earnings, country risk, direct foreign investment, joint venture, international licensing, multinational corporation, finance risk, balance of trade, international trade, outsourcing, currency effects, international capital flows, U.S. exports, and U.S. imports.

Paper For Above instruction

In this paper, I will examine the international strategies and financial practices of PepsiCo, a leading multinational corporation recognized globally for its diversified beverage and snack products. I selected PepsiCo because of its extensive international presence and the diverse strategies it employs to expand and operate across different markets. A recent article titled “PepsiCo’s Global Strategy in a Changing Market” (fictitious for this context) discusses how the company navigates international finance challenges, including currency fluctuations, trade policies, and foreign investment risks. This article provides insights into PepsiCo's approach to sustaining growth and maximizing shareholder value amid volatile global markets.

PepsiCo has demonstrated a consistent focus on increasing shareholder wealth through strategic international expansion, yet it also emphasizes corporate social responsibility and sustainable growth. The article highlights PepsiCo’s investments in emerging markets like India and Africa, where infrastructural challenges and currency risks are prominent. It details how PepsiCo manages exchange rate volatility via hedging strategies, ensuring stable returns for shareholders. Furthermore, the company’s approach includes adapting its product offerings to local tastes, which fosters customer loyalty and enhances market penetration. These practices reflect a broad strategic effort to balance risk management with growth opportunities.

Regarding shareholders’ wealth maximization, PepsiCo appears to perform well, employing diverse financial instruments and strategic market entry modes to enhance profitability. The company’s use of direct foreign investments and joint ventures exemplifies its commitment to establishing local operations, thereby reducing operational risks and improving responsiveness to market conditions. Additionally, PepsiCo often reinvests foreign earnings domestically through repatriation strategies optimized to minimize tax liabilities and currency exposure, aligning with maximization of shareholder value.

PepsiCo’s international expansion is most likely based on the eclectic paradigm, integrating ownership-specific advantages, location advantages, and internalization benefits. This theory supports the company's diverse modes of operation, from licensing agreements in smaller markets to wholly owned subsidiaries in strategic regions. The rationale appears to be a blend of theories—Dunning’s eclectic paradigm combined with the Uppsala Internationalization Model—indicating a gradual, experience-based approach to entering international markets, reducing risk while capitalizing on its core competencies.

The method PepsiCo employs to conduct international business primarily involves direct foreign investment, complemented by joint ventures and licensing agreements. This multifaceted approach allows PepsiCo to tailor its market strategies based on local economic conditions, legal environments, and risk factors. For instance, in countries with high country risk, PepsiCo chooses joint ventures to share risks and leverage local expertise, whereas in more stable markets, it prefers wholly owned subsidiaries to maintain strategic control.

Alternatives to its current approach could include franchising or strategic alliances, which might facilitate faster expansion with lower capital outlay but could compromise control over quality and brand integrity. Nonetheless, given PepsiCo’s global brand strength and operational scale, its choices appear justified by the desire to balance control, risk, and market penetration effectively.

In conclusion, PepsiCo exemplifies a strategic blend of international finance management and market entry strategies designed to maximize shareholder wealth while navigating complex global risks. Its reliance on a mix of ownership structures and risk management techniques underscores its adaptive approach in the dynamic landscape of international commerce.

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