A target firm has the following characteristics: An estimated enterprise value of $100 million Long-term debt whose market value is $10 million $8 million in excess cash balances Estimated PV of currently unused licenses of $15 million Estimated PV of future litigation costs of $3 million 2 million common shares outstanding

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(i) A target firm has the following characteristics:

  • An estimated enterprise value of $100 million
  • Long-term debt whose market value is $10 million
  • $8 million in excess cash balances
  • Estimated PV of currently unused licenses of $15 million
  • Estimated PV of future litigation costs of $3 million
  • 2 million common shares outstanding

What is the value of the target firm’s equity per common share? 

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