Wansley Corp is evaluating the acquisition of Alabama Company.  Wansley’s analyst projects the following post-merger cash flows for Alabama Company if purchased by Wansley.

                                     Year 1                        Year 2

Net Sales                      $540                            $600      

Oper Expenses                350                           360        

Interest                              24                             30        

Depreciation                     10                             10          

Net Investment     10                                10          

In Operating Capital

The current market beta for Alabama Company is 1.2 and its tax rate is 25% before the merger and 25% after the merger and has a current debt ratio of  60%.  Assume a market return of 9% and a risk free rate of 4%.  

a. What is the appropriate discount rate to use in calculating the value of the acquisition? (Use the adjusted present value method).

b. What are the free cash flows for the two years and tax shield for two years?

c. If we assume constant growth of 4% after the year 2 and beyond, calculate the horizon value of free cash flows and the horizon value of tax shield flows.  

d.  Find the value of company operations. (no non-operating assets)

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