Question: Estimating Share Value Using the DCF Model Assume following are forecasts of Abercrombie & Fitch's sales, net operating profit after tax (NOPAT), and net operating

Estimating Share Value Using the DCF Model Assume following are forecasts of Abercrombie & Fitch's sales, net operating profit after tax (NOPAT), and net operating assets (NOA) as of January 29, 2011.

Reported Horizon Period
(In millions) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Terminal Period
Sales $ 3,750 $ 4,500 $ 5,400 $ 6,480 $ 7,776 $ 7,853
NOPAT 464 581 679 815 957 978
NOA 1,350 1,624 1,922 2,306 2,798 2,827

Answer the following requirements assuming a discount rate (WACC) of 13.3%, a terminal period growth rate of 1%, common shares outstanding of 86.2 million, and net nonoperating obligations (NNO) of $(288) million (negative NNO reflects net nonoperating assets such as investments rather than net obligations). (a) Estimate the value of a share of Abercrombie & Fitch common stock using the discounted cash flow (DCF) model as of January 29, 2011.

Rounding instructions:

  • Round answers to the nearest whole number unless noted otherwise.

  • Use your rounded answers for subsequent calculations.

Do not use negative signs with any of your answers.

Reported Horizon Period
(In millions) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Terminal Period
Increase in NOA 274 298 384 492 29
FCFF (NOPAT - Increase in NOA) 307 381 431 465 949
Discount factor [1 / (1 + rw)t ] (round to 5 decimal places) .88261 .779 .68756 .60685
Present value of horizon FCFF 271 297 296 282
Cu present value of horizon FCFF 1146
Present value of terminal FCFF Answer
Total firm value
NNO 288
Firm equity value Answer
Shares outstanding (millions) 86.2 (round one decimal place)
Stock price per share Answer (round two decimal places)

I got most of it I am just having trouble with the bold areas above. Please help!

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