Question 46

Using the CAPM, the expected return for a company is 10%. The market return is 7% and the risk free rate is
1%.
What does the beta factor used in this calculation indicate about the risk of the company?
  • Question 47

    A company is funded by:
    * $40 million of debt (market value)
    * $60 million of equity (market value)
    The company plans to:
    * Issue a bond and use the funds raised to buy back shares at their current market value.
    * Structure the deal so that the market value of debt becomes equal to the market value of equity.
    According to Modigliani and Miller's theory with tax and assuming a corporate income tax rate of 20%, this plan would:
  • Question 48

    A company needs to raise $20 million to finance a project.
    It has decided on a rights issue at a discount of 20% to its current market share price.
    There are currently 20 million shares in issue with a nominal value of $1 and a market price of $5 per share.
    Calculate the terms of the rights issue.
  • Question 49

    Company M plans to bid for Company J.
    Company M has 20 million shares in issue and a current share price of $10.00 before publicly announcing the planned takeover. Company J has 10 million shares in issue and a current share price of $4.00.
    The directors of Company M are considering an all-share bid of 1 Company M shares for 2 Company J shares.
    Synergies worth $20m are expected from the acquisition.
    What is the likely change in wealth for Company M's shareholders (in total) if the bid is accepted?
    Give your answer to the nearest $ million.
    $ ? million

    Question 50

    Company A is planning to acquire Company B.
    Company A's managers think they can improve the performance of Company B to the extent that its own P/E ratio should be applied to Company B's earnings.
    Relevant Data:
    What is the expected synergy if the acquisition goes ahead?
    Give your answer to the nearest $ million.
    $ ? million