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 $ 75 15 60 18 17 Year 2 3 $ 95 $ 110 25 30 70 80 21 24 20 23 4 $ 115 35 80 24 25 From year 5 onward, EBITDA, depreciation, and investment are expected to remain unchanged at year-4 levels. Laputa is financed 40% by equity and 60% by debt. Its cost of equity is 16%, its debt yields 7%, 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?
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 $ 75 15 60 18 17 Year 2 3 $ 95 $ 110 25 30 70 80 21 24 20 23 4 $ 115 35 80 24 25 From year 5 onward, EBITDA, depreciation, and investment are expected to remain unchanged at year-4 levels. Laputa is financed 40% by equity and 60% by debt. Its cost of equity is 16%, its debt yields 7%, 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?
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