Use the Table for the Question(s) Below

question 42

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.

-The table above shows the stock prices and multiples for a number of firms in the newspaper publishing industry. Another newspaper publishing firm (not shown) had sales of $600 million, EBITDA of $84 million, excess cash of $68 million, $18 million of debt, and 120 million shares outstanding. If the average enterprise value to sales for comparable businesses is used, which of the following is the best estimate of the firm's share price?

• A) $6.45
• B) $7.20
• C) $7.17
• D) $7.53

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Definitions:

Agency Relationship

A fiduciary relationship where one party (the principal) grants another party (the agent) the authority to act on their behalf in transactions.

Property Owner

An individual or legal entity that holds legal title to and has the right to use, control, and dispose of real property or land.

Independent Contractor

One who works for, and receives payment from, an employer but whose working conditions and methods are not controlled by the employer. An independent contractor is not an employee but may be an agent.

Employment Relationship

A legal and formal arrangement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms of employment.