Question: 1. a. Use the data below to compute 2014 OCF (Operating Cash Flow) b.compute the change in NOWC (Net Operating Working Capital) c. compute the

1. a. Use the data below to compute 2014 OCF (Operating Cash Flow)

b.compute the change in NOWC (Net Operating Working Capital)

c. compute the change in Gross Fixed Assets (i.e. Change in Gross property, plant & equipment)

d. compute 2014 FCF (Free Cash Flow)

2014

2013

Cash

15

17

Short-term investments

9

68

Accounts receivable

370

316

Inventories

553

417

Property, plant & equipment (net)

927

871

Accounts payable

47

32

Short-term debt

98

64

Accrued liabilities

148

135

Long-term debt

661

583

Common stock

130

130

Retained earnings

771

713

Net revenue

3143

2853

Depreciation expense

114

92

Interest

92

60

Taxes

81

81

Net income

255

123

(Round to the nearest whole dollar)

2. Assuming there is no end to the timeline and the following data:

Cost of equity = 17.64%

Cost of debt = 7.38%

Debt = $577MM

Equity = $1249MM

Tax rate = 40%

Long-term growth expectations = 3.1%

Future dividends are forecast as follows:

Year 0: n/a

Year 1: 128

Year 2: 148

Year 3: 162

Year 4: 176

Year 5: 183

a. Computetthe correct discount rate?

b. Compute the Terminal Value

3. Value the following scenario, assuming there is no end to the timeline and the following data:

Cost of equity = 15.23%

Cost of debt = 6.71%

Debt = $578MM

Equity = $1246MM

Tax rate = 40%

Long-term growth expectations = 3.8%

Future dividends are forecast as follows:

Year 0: n/a

Year 1: 129

Year 2: 146

Year 3: 165

Year 4: 176

Year 5: 182

(Round your answer to the nearest cent)

(Enter your answer as a percent with 2 decimal places but without the % symbol. For example, if you compute 25.00%, enter 25.00)

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