A Firm Is Considering Acquiring a Competitor

question 46

Multiple Choice

A firm is considering acquiring a competitor.The firm plans on offering $200 million for the competitor.The firm will need to issue new debt and equity to finance the acquisition.You estimate the issuance costs to be $10 million.The acquisition will generate an incremental free cash flow of $25 million in the first year and this cash flow is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3% forever.If the firm's WACC is 13%,what is the value of this project?

• A)$40 million
• B)$50 million
• C)$60 million
• D)$70 million
• E)$80 million

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Checking Account

A bank account that allows the depositor to withdraw funds using checks or electronic debit, typically used for day-to-day expenses.

Receive Payment

The process of collecting money from a customer to settle an outstanding invoice.

Aging of Accounts Receivable

A method used to categorize the amounts owed by customers based on the length of time an invoice has been outstanding.