Use the Tables for the Question(s) Below

question 39

Multiple Choice

Use the tables for the question(s) below.
Estimated 2005 Income Statement and Balance Sheet Data for Ideko Corporation
The following are financial ratios for three comparable companies:

-Based upon the average EV/Sales ratio of the comparable firms,if Ideko holds $6.5 million of cash in excess of its working capital needs,then Ideko's target market value of equity is closest to:

• A) $165 million
• B) $157 million
• C) $193 million
• D) $191 million
• E) $155 million

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Definitions:

Name Brand Value

The perceived value added to a product or service by its brand name, which can influence customer choice.

Mode of Transportation

Various means used for moving people or goods from one place to another, such as road, air, or sea.

Delivery Speed

The rate at which a company can fulfill customer orders from the point of order placement to delivery, directly impacting customer satisfaction.

Holding Cost

The expenses associated with storing unsold goods or materials, including warehousing, insurance, and deterioration or obsolescence.