Essentials Of Investments
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Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues
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Transcribed Image Text:You need to estimate the value of Laputa Aviation. You have the following forecasts (in millions of dollars) of its profits and of its future
investments in new plant and working capital:
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)
Depreciation
Pretax profit
Tax at 30%
Investment
1
$83
23
60
18
12
Year
a. Total value
b. Laputa's equity
2
3
$ 103 $ 118
33
38
70
80
21
24
15
18
4
$123
43
80
24
20
From year 5 onward, EBITDA, depreciation, and investment are expected to remain unchanged at year-4 levels. Laputa is financed
60% by equity and 40% by debt. Its cost of equity is 14%, its debt yields 10%, and it pays corporate tax at 30%.
a. Estimate the company's total value.
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer in millions rounded to the nearest whole amount.
b. What is the value of Laputa's equity?
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer in millions rounded to the nearest whole amount.
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