What would be the new value of the firm if you obtain control and successfully implement your restructuring plan A?   a 100 b. 133.33 c. 160 d. 320

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Questions 2-6 are based on the following description about Bethlehema Steel Company.

Bethlehema Steel is a publicly traded steel company with $60 million in outstanding debt and $40 million in market value of equity. Assuming the firm is correctly priced. The firm’s cost capital currently is 12% and is expected to generate $16 million in EBIT(1-T) next year. The firm is expected to grow in stable growth at 4% a year in perpetuity. To support the growth, the firm needs to invest 50% of its EBIT(1-T) in fixed assets and working capital. You believe if you acquire the control of the firm, you can sell idle assets for $40 million and lower the cost of capital to 10% (Plan A).

What would be the new value of the firm if you obtain control and successfully implement your restructuring plan A?

 

a

100

b.

133.33

c.

160

d.

320

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