Question

The free cash flow to the firm is reported as $205 million. The interest expense to the firm is $22 million. If the tax rate is 35% and the net debt of the firm increased by $25, what is the market value of the firm if the FCFE grows at 2% and the cost of equity is 11%?a. $2,168 billionb. $2,397 billionc. $2,565 billiond. $2,998 billion

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is $2,444.6 billion

Explanation:

FCFE= FCF+ Increase in debt- Interest (1-t)

        =  $205+$25-$22( 1-0.35)

        =$215.7

Market Value = [(215.7)1.02)]/ [11%-2%]

                      =$2,444.6

Assuming a single period growth rate of 2%,

the forecasted FCFE =$215.7(1+0.02)

                                  =$220.01 billion

Although this is not available in the options provided ,$220.01 billion is the correct answer.