Question: Requirements: 1. Please prepare a WACC computation (Use CAPM Method for cost of equity) based on the information presented below 2. Please prepare a forecast

Requirements:
1. Please prepare a WACC computation (Use CAPM Method for cost of equity) based on the information presented below
2. Please prepare a forecast and a DCF analysis (use Gordon Growth methodology for Terminal Value) to estimate the equity value (at share) of the asset based on the information presented below as of the valuation date.
3. Please indicate the EV/EBITDA multiple implied by your estimated value as of the valuation date.
Historical Financial Information 31/12/2020 31/12/2021 31/12/2022 31/12/2023
Revenue 500.0 525.0 556.5 595.5
Operating Costs 440.0 462.0 489.7 524.0
Net Income (Before Tax) 60.0 63.0 66.8 71.5
Interest 21.0 22.0 23.0 25.0
Depreciation & Amortization 10.0 10.5 11.1 11.9
Total Debt 442.0 521.0 480.0 500.0
Cash 20.0 25.0 18.0 15.0
Depreciation(as a % of revenue) 2% 2% 2% 2%
Forecast 31/12/2024 31/12/2025 31/12/2026 31/12/2027 31/12/2028
Revenue Growth (annual) 7% 6% 5% 4% 3%
EBITDA Margin 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%
CAPEX (as % of Revenue) 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Other
Asset Type: Private Equity Investment
Valuation Date 31/12/2023
Long Term Inflation 2.0%
Net Working Capital as % of Change in Revenues 2.0%
Exit Multiple 10.0x
Optimal Capital Structure (D/C) 40%
Cost of Debt (Pre-tax) 5.0%
Risk Free Rate 2.0%
Beta (Unlevered) 0.6
Equity risk premium 5.0%
Company Specific Premium 5.0%
Ownership % 92%
Comparable Company Multiple (Current Average) 9.8x
Precedent Transaction Multiple (3 Year Average) 10.5x
Corporate Tax rate 26%

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