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Chapter 17, Problem 6CC
Summary Introduction
Dividend puzzle: In order to have a smooth dividend policy, corporation distributes dividend even if it has a tax disadvantage against payment of dividend. This situation is termed as dividend puzzle.
To determine:
The dividend puzzle.
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(d) Estimate the value of a share of Cisco common stock using the discounted cash flow (DCF) model as of July 27, 2019 using the following assumptions
Assumptions
Discount rate (WACC)
Common shares outstanding
7.60%
5,029.00 million
Net nonoperating obligations (NNO) $(8,747) million
NNO is negative, which means that Cisco has net nonoperating investments
CSCO
($ millions)
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Reported
2019
Forecast Horizon
2020 Est.
2021 Est.
2022 Est.
2023 Est.
Terminal
Period
Increase in NOA
FCFF (NOPAT - Increase in NOA)
$
1241
1303
1368
10673
11207
11767
1437 $
12354
302 ✓
Present value of horizon FCFF
9918
9679
9445 ✔
0 ×
Cum. present value of horizon FCFF $
0 ×
Present value of terminal FCFF
0 ☑
Total firm value
0 ☑
NNO
-8747 ✓
Firm equity value
$
0 ☑
Shares outstanding (millions)
5029
Stock price per share
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40.05
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NEW MyLab Finance with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
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