AIRTHREAD CASE Develop a projection of debt-free FCF for AirThread using the information provided in the case. Estimate a terminal value considering both the GG model and an exit EBITDA approach. Explain how you calculated g for the GGM. Also explain your final choice of terminal value. Develop a WACC for the acquisition. Assume an industry average D/E ratio. Do not use a private company discount as discussed on page 7. Calculate the value of Airthread operating assets based on the
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Q.1 Describe the key issues that need to be considered in valuing AirThread Connections. In particular‚ the following issues must be considered: Valuation of cash flows in the relevant period Estimating terminal value A. Procedure 1. The cash flows (without synergy) were taken as provided for 5 years along with adjustment for Net working capital changes. 2. WACC was calculated for various D/V ratios 3. Terminal Value of the firm was determined using P/E Multiple of 19.1 4. Valuation done for the
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4263 REV: APRIL 27‚ 2012 ERIK STAFFORD JOEL L. HEILPRIN Valuation of AirThread Connections In early December 2007‚ Robert Zimmerman‚ senior vice president of business development for American Cable Communications (ACC)‚ was in his office sifting through a number of investment banking proposals related to potential acquisition targets when he paused to consider the recent presentation made by Rubinstein & Ross (R&R). Rubinstein & Ross was a boutique investment bank with a strong reputation
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looming competitive threat from advance wireless networks based on 802.16n standard for mobile WiMAX. Those networks are expected to offer not only wireless telephony but also internet service which is also the main product of ACC. Problem for AirThread Connections (ATC) 1. ATC faced a cost disadvantage relative to its main wireless competitors owned by ILEC’s. High operating cost is resulted from moving traffic from cell towers to central switching offices using either landlines leased from
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F540 Assignment 4 Group Assignment Airthread Connections Prepare the Airthread Connections case using the following questions as a guide: 1. What methodological approach (APV‚ WACC‚ FTE‚ or some combination) should Ms. Zhang use to value Air Thread? Hint: It may be possible to use more than one techniques simultaneously. The valuation of the Airthread Connections is conducted to assist American Cable Communication to decide if the acquisition of the Airthread Connections should be processed to
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UNDERSTANDING THE CASE PROCESS INTRODUCTION The purpose of this section is to help you to understand what a case is and how you‚ as a student of business‚ can more effectively prepare your answers and benefit from a case discussion. The material covered in this section includes: 1. Understanding what a case is. 2. Reading a case effectively. 3. Analysing and preparing for a case discussion. 4. Reporting your case findings. 5. Discussing the case. 1. Understanding what a case is. Socrates
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& PRESENT YOUR ESOURCING BUSINESS CASE MAY 17‚ 2011 Can’t attend ISM’s 96th annual International Supply Management Conference this week? Don’t worry; we have some helpful notes from the conference to share with you. Lauren Panza‚ managing director of the greater Atlanta area for Iasta‚ attended the presentation‚ “Indirect Purchasing: Getting a Seat at the Table” yesterday morning. The presentation outlined how to build and present a strong business case to executives for indirect sourcing projects
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Case management Objective: The court has a duty to actively manage cases pursuant to rule 25(rule of civil procedure 2000)….. what is the overriding objective of managing cases? * (1) These Rules are a new procedural code with the overriding objective of enabling the court to deal with cases justly. * (2) Dealing with a case justly includes‚ so far as is practicable – * (a) ensuring that the parties are on an equal footing; * (b) saving expense; * (c) dealing with the case
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Case Analysis Guidelines & Suggestions Content: Your case write-up should focus on and answer all the key questions in the syllabus – do not omit any of the questions. The length limitation on this paper is short‚ so please jump right into answering the questions. There is no need to summarize your points in the beginning or to review what happens in the case. You must use your own judgment as to which questions need more space than others‚ however‚ remember that all claims or recommendations
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Introduction This is a takeover report which will analyse American Cable Communications (ACC) decision-making of acquisition. ACC is one of the largest cable operators in the US by the end of 2007. The company provided video‚ internet and landline telephone service‚ but it did not have any kind of wireless offering. The cable industry has been developing enormously over the last decades because of the advances in technology‚ changes in regulation and shifts in competitive dynamics. In order to gain
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