Beach & Company Reported EBIT of $40 Million for Last

question 6

Multiple Choice

Beach & Company reported EBIT of $40 million for last year. Depreciation expense totaled $18 million and capital expenditures came to $8 million. Free cash flow is expected to grow at a rate of 5 rate for the foreseeable future. Beach faces a 21 percent tax rate and has a .50 debt to equity ratio with $200 million (market value) in debt outstanding. Beach's equity beta is 1.25, the risk-free rate is currently 4.5 rate and the market risk premium is estimated to be 8 percent. What is the current total value of Beach & Company (in millions) ?

• A)$655.90
• B)$787.29
• C)$840.95
• D)$919.46
• E)$1,025.95

Comprehend the accounting treatment of gains or losses from the extinguishment of debt.

Recognize the conditions under which contingencies must be accrued or disclosed in financial statements.

Describe the reporting requirements and management’s decision-making process regarding the fair value option.

Understand the rationale and accounting implications of transactions involving swaps.

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