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The market capitalization and debt of a public firm are $500 million and $1,500 million respectively. The firm has $50 and $150 million of minority interest and preferred stock respectively. Moreover, it has a cash position of $450 million. Explicate how a hedge fund, which feels there is value in this company, can orchestrate a takeover, if it estimates it has to pay a 5% premium for the companys stock. What will the statement of financial position look like before after the acquisition?

My solution:

During the acquisition, the public firm is priced by using enterprise value. In order to utilize this method, the market value of all capital invested in the public firm is computed by following the formula shown below:

Calculate the Enterprise Value:

Enterprise Value = Market Capitalization + Debt + Minority Interest + Preferred Stock Cash

Keep in mind that cash is subtracted because potential buyers can indirectly use it to buy out a company. They take out a loan, which goes into buying the company. Afterwards, they use the cash to pay off the loan.

Enterprise Value = $500 million + $1,500 million + $50 million + $150 million - $450 million

Enterprise Value = $1,750 million

Statement of Financial Position

Before Acquisition:

ASSETS $ (million)

Cash and Cash Equivalents 450

Other Current & Noncurrent Assets 1,750

Total Assets 2,200

LIABILITIES

Debt 1,500

Total Liabilities 1,500

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

Common Stock 500

Preferred Stock 50

Minority Interest 150

700

Total Liabilities & Shareholders Equity 2,200

A hedge fund feels that the public firm has value. It wants to orchestrate a takeover, meaning it wants to acquire the public firm. In order for this action to take place, the hedge fund needs to pay a premium, which is estimated at 5%.

Enterprise Value = $500 million (1 + 5%) + $1,500 million + $50 million + $150 million (1 + 5%) - $450 million

Enterprise Value = $500 million (1 + .05) + $1,500 million + $50 million + $150 million (1 + 5%) - $450 million

Enterprise Value = $500 million (1.05) + $1,500 million + $50 million + $150 million (1.05) - $450 million

Enterprise Value = $525 million + $1,500 million + $50 million + $157.5 million - $450 million = $1,782.5 million

Statement of Financial Position

After Acquisition:

ASSETS $ (million)

Cash and Cash Equivalents 450

Other Current & Noncurrent Assets 1,782.5

Goodwill 32.5

Total Assets 2,265

LIABILITIES

Debt 1,500

Total Liabilities 1,500

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

Common Stock 525

Preferred Stock 50

Minority Interest 157.5

Retained Earnings 32.5

Total Shareholders Equity 765

Total Liabilities & Shareholders Equity 2,265