Question 16

A company has announced a rights issue of 1 new share for every 4 existing shares.
Relevant data:
* The current market price per share is $10.00.
* Rights are to be issued at a 20% discount to the current price.
* The rate of return on the new funds raised is expected to be 10%.
* The rate of return on existing funds is 5%.
What is the yield-adjusted theoretical ex-rights price?
Give your answer to two decimal places.

Question 17

A company proposes to value itself based on the net present value of estimated future cash flows.
Relevant data:
* The cash flow for the next three years is expected to be £100 million each year
* The cash flow after year 3 will grow at 2% to perpetuity
* The cost of capital is 12%
The value of the company to the nearest $ million is:
  • Question 18

    Assume today is 31 December 20X1.
    A listed mobile phone company has just launched a new phone which is proving to be a great success.
    As a direct result of the product's success, earnings are forecast to increase by:
    * 5% a year in each of years 20X2 - 20X6
    * 3% from 20X7 onwards
    Market analysts were very excited to hear the news of the success of the product and future growth forecasts.
    Assuming a semi-efficient market applies, which of the following company valuation methods is likely to give the best estimate of the company's equity value today?
  • Question 19

    A company plans a four-year project which will be financed by either an operating lease or a bank loan.
    Lease details:
    * Four year lease contract.
    * Annual lease rentals of $45,000, paid in advance on the 1st day of the year.
    Other information:
    * The interest rate payable on the bank borrowing is 10%.
    * The capital cost of the project is $200,000 which would have to be paid at the beginning of the first year.
    * A salvage or residual value of $100,000 is estimated at the end of the project's life.
    * Purchased assets attract straight line tax depreciation allowances.
    * Corporate income tax is 20% and is payable at the end of the year following the year to which it relates.
    A lease-or-buy appraisal is shown below:

    Which THREE of the following items are errors within the appraisal?
  • Question 20

    Holding cash in excess of business requirements rather than returning the cash to shareholders is most likely to result in lower: