At the beginning of year 1, ABC Company raises $70 million of equity and uses the proceeds to buy a fixed asset. Operating profits before depreciation (all received in cash) are expected to be $45 million in year 1, $55 million in year 2, and $65 million in year 3. The firm pays out all operating profits as dividends and pays no taxes. At the end of year 3, the company terminates and has no remaining value. If the firm’s shareholders expect to earn a 10 percent return,

At the beginning of year 1, ABC Company raises $70 million of equity and uses the proceeds to buy a fixed asset. Operating profits before depreciation (all received in cash) are expected to be $45 million in year 1, $55 million in year 2, and $65 million in year 3. The firm pays out all operating profits as dividends and pays no taxes. At the end of year 3, the company terminates and has no remaining value. If the firm’s shareholders expect to earn a 10 percent return,

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