Using the lease payment data in the case material, estimate the fair value of each of China Netcom’s three fixed asset categories. For simplicity, assume that the appropriate discount rate to use in computing the fair value of the fixed assets is 10% for each of the asset categories.
“Industry Shakeup Creates 3 Telecom Giants,” China Daily, 25 May 2008 In a brave industry shake-up, Beijing has ordered its six telecom companies to merge assets and create three hi-tech conglomerates that will compete with each other to offer fixed, mobile, broadband, and future telecom services. The overhaul is expected to have a long-lasting effect on a massive and rapidly growing market. China, with 1.3 billion people, is already the world leader in mobile phone and Internet users. The central government will issue three third-generation wireless licenses to the three mega companies after the overhaul is completed, sources told chinadaily.com.cn..... (Refer to Book)