Question

Reynolds Construction's value of operations is $750 million based on the free cash flow valuation model. Its balance sheet shows $50 million of short-term investments that are unrelated to operations, $100 million of accounts payable, $100 million of notes payable, $200 million of long-term debt, $40 million of common stock (par plus paid-in-capital), and $160 million of retained earnings. What is the best estimate for the firm's value of equity, in millions?a. $429b. $451c. $475d. $500e. $525

Answer 1

Answer:

option (d) $500

Explanation:

Data provided in the question:

Reynolds Construction's value of operations = $750 million

short-term investments = $50 million

accounts payable = $100 million

notes payable = $100 million

long-term debt = $200 million

common stock = $40 million

retained earnings = $160 million

Now,

Firm value of equity

= Free cash flow value + Investments - Debt - Notes payable

= $750 million + $50 million - $200 million - $100 million

= $500 million

Hence,

the correct answer is option (d) $500