Privately held developer of advanced security systems

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DEC Technologies is a privately held developer of advanced security systems based in Boston.

As part of your business development strategy, in late 2008 you initiate discussions with DEC’s founder about the possibility of acquiring the business at the end of 2008. Estimate the value of DEC per share using a discounted FCF approach and the following data:

* Debt: $40 million

* Excess cash: $105 million

* Shares outstanding: 50 million

* Expected FCF in 2009: $45 million

* Expected FCF in 2010: $50 million

* Future FCF growth rate beyond 2010: 5%

* Weighted-average cost of capital: 9.4%

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