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The Managers of BSW Inc

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The managers of BSW Inc. have been approached by EAG Corp. for a possible merger. EAG Corp. is asking a price of $20.5 million to be purchased by BSW Inc. The two firms currently have cumulative total cash flows of $1 million that are growing at 3 percent annually. Managers of EAG estimate that because of synergies the merged firm's cash flows will increase by an additional 4 percent for the first three years following the merger. After the first three years, managers of EAG have estimated that cash flows will grow at a rate of 2 percent. The WACC for the merged firms is 8 percent. Managers of BSW Inc. agree that cash flows should grow at an additional 4 percent for the first three years, but are unsure of the long-term growth rate in cash flows estimated by EAG. Calculate the minimum growth rate needed after the first three years such that BSW Inc. would see this merger as a positive NPV project.

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Definitions:

Correlational Research

A type of research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables without determining causality.

Exposure to Criticism

The experience of being subject to disapproval or judgment from others, which can impact self-esteem and personal growth.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Confounding Variables

External factors that can affect the outcome of an experiment, introducing errors by influencing the dependent variable alongside or instead of the independent variable.