Reference no: EM132618323
QUESTION 1
You wish to value the shares of Sunwolves Pty Ltd, which is currently unlisted. The company is considering becoming listed on the JSE but needs yourr help in determining the initial offering price. The company's only other sources of capital are corporate bonds with a current market value of R 3 000 000 and convertible preference shares of R 5 250 000. Youu have forecast the Free Cash Flow to be R 975 000 for the next financial year (2021) after which it is expected to grow at 8% per annum for the next four years. After that, the cash flows are expected to increase at a constant growth rate of two percent (2%) less than the initial growth rate period.
The company has a WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) of 15% and the cost of equity has been calculated at 18%.
Required:
a) Calculate the current value of Sunwolves Pty Ltd using the Free Cash Flow valuation method. (Round off all answers to the nearest whole number.)
b) Suggest an initial list price per share if 150 000 ordinary shares are in issue.
c) Mr Joseph, a director at Sunwolves Pty Ltd has questioned why the price/earnings valuation model hasn't been used to value the ordinary shares of Sunwolves Ltd. In youur own words explain what the price/earning valuation model is. Also explain how youu will calculate the price/earnings ratio of a company when youu are provided with the earnings attributable to shareholders, the number of shares in issue as well as the market price per share.
d) One of the company advisors have indicated that instead of listing on the JSE they can also consider making use of a private placement to raise the necessary funds. In youur own words, explain to the board of directors what a private placement is.
e) The following balances appeared in the books of Broke Ltd as at 31 January 2020
DETAILS VALUE
Land and buildings R 5 000 000
Machinery R 1 250 000
Inventories R 800 000
Trade receivables R 550 000
Cash and cash equivalents R 300 000
Trade payables R 625 000
Other payables R 200 000
Bank loans R 1 300 000
Ordinary shares (R 5 per share) R 5 775 000
A professional valuer has provided the company with the following liquidation percentages (liquidation value is expressed as a percentage of carrying/book value)
DETAILS VALUE
Trade receivables 60%
Inventories 75%
Land and buildings 150%
Machinery 40%
Cash and financial assets: at book value
Required:
Using the information provided, calculate the liquidation value per share of Broke Ltd.