ProtoSeis Corp

question 28

Multiple Choice

ProtoSeis Corp. is expected to grow rapidly in the next four years and then have a zero-growth rate for the foreseeable future. The firm expects free cash flows of $42.5 million, $64.3 million, $77.1 million and $92 million over the next four years, and thereafter its cash flows will stay constant. The company has cash to the tune of $23.4 million. If the appropriate WACC is 10 percent, what is the enterprise value of this business? (Do not round intermediate computations. Round final answer to the nearest million.)

• A) $628 million
• B) $864 million
• C) $811 million
• D) $818 million

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