Question: In 2 0 1 7 , BMC Software generated $ 4 6 5 M of operating income ( earnings before interest and taxes ) and

In 2017, BMC Software generated $465 M of operating income (earnings
before interest and taxes) and $295 M of net income from $2,200 M of
sales. Over the next two years (2018 and 2019), the firm is projecting 10%
growth in operating income and 5% growth in depreciation expense.
Beginning in 2020, BMC estimates that free cash flows will grow 2%.
Assume the firm's effective tax rate is 30%, weighted average cost of
capital is 9%, and number of shares outstanding is 146M. Depreciation
expense for 2017 was $105M while capital expenditures were $55M.
Capital expenditures are expected to remain constant over the next 5
years. BMC expects working capital needs to increase by $20M per year.
Lastly, the firm has $250M in cash and cash equilavents and $750M of
interest bearing
Using DCF approach , Which is the best estimate of BMC software Equity per share in 2018?(1)39.10 per share (2)42.53 per share (3)36.37 per share (4)29.33 per share ( Note Using FCF for 2019 and Terminal value for 2019 like question 2)
 In 2017, BMC Software generated $465 M of operating income (earnings

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