For the Following Types of Companies,discuss Whether You Think Their

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Essay

For the following types of companies,discuss whether you think their cash flows from operations,investing,and financing will be positive (the activity provides cash)or negative (the activity uses cash).Provide support for your answer.
1.Tech Corporation is a developer of computer software for the gaming industry.The company recently launched its first software title.The company is expanding its operations by hiring additional developers and administrative staff.The company is not yet profitable,but expects to break even within two years.Investors view it as having a first mover advantage and have been happy to invest in the company.
2.Midwest Corporation is a supplier to the agricultural industry.The company is experiencing its 25th year of profitability,but is concerned that sales have contracted for the fifth year in a row.Midwest prides itself in paying dividends and having no debt on its balance sheet.
3.Semi Inc.manufactures semiconductors.The company has just introduced its ninth new product and is the leader in market share for the industry.The company continues to invest in research and development and expand by purchasing competitors.The company has yet to pay dividends,but is considering it in the future.The company's largest current asset is cash,due to its high profit margin.

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Definitions:

Payoff

The return or outcome received from an investment or decision, often used in context of financial transactions and game theory.

Risky Undertaking

An action or project that involves a high degree of uncertainty or danger regarding its outcome or success.

Expected Value

A calculation in probability and statistics that shows what to predict as the outcome on average over many trials.

Investment

The allocation of resources, typically money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.