Reference no: EM133110462

Hastings Corporation is interested in acquiring Vandell Corporation. Hastings Corporation estimates that if it acquires Vandell Corporation, synergies will cause Vandell's free cash flows to be $2.3 million, $2.9 million, $3.5 million, and $3.85 million at Years 1 through 4, respectively, after which the free cash flows will grow at a constant 6% rate. Hastings plans to assume Vandell's $10.88 million in debt (which has a 7.9% interest rate) and raise additional debt financing at the time of the acquisition. Hastings estimates that interest payments will be $1.5 million each year for Years 1, 2, and 3. After Year 3, a target capital structure of 30% debt will be maintained. Interest at Year 4 will be $1.444 million, after which the interest and the tax shield will grow at 6%. Vandell currently has 1.5 million shares outstanding and a target capital structure consisting of 30% debt; its current beta is 1.10 (i.e., based on its target capital structure). Vandell and Hastings each have a 25% combined federal-plus-state tax rate. The risk-free rate is 6% and the market risk premium is 8%.