Based on the Free Cash Flow Valuation Model, the Value

question 53

Multiple Choice

Based on the free cash flow valuation model, the value of Weidner Co.'s operations is $1,200 million.The company's balance sheet shows $80 million in accounts receivable, $60 million in inventory, and $100 million in short-term investments that are unrelated to operations.The balance sheet also shows $90 million in accounts payable, $120 million in notes payable, $300 million in long-term debt, $50 million in preferred stock, $180 million in retained earnings, and $800 million in total common equity.If Weidner has 30 million shares of stock outstanding, what is the best estimate of the stock's price per share?

• A) $24.90
• B) $27.67
• C) $30.43
• D) $33.48
• E) $36.82

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Definitions:

Caldera

A vast crater on a volcano, often resulting from a major eruption and subsequent collapse of the volcano's opening.

Magma

Igneous rocks form from this liquid rock that exists below the Earth's surface, cooling and solidifying over time.

Past Eruptions

Historical instances of volcanic activity where molten rock (lava), volcanic ash, and gases were expelled from a volcano.

Central Crater

The main depression at the summit of a volcano, formed by explosive ejection of material and collapse of the area above the magma chamber.