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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acquirer. Air Thread Connections (ATC) is one of the options available to be acquired because of ATC owns greater technical resources in wireless service‚ and it is one of the largest regional wireless companies in the US. This report will analyse the initial valuation of ATC based on discounted cash flow analysis as well as market multiples approach‚ based on the analyse‚ it will decide whether the acquisition should be made or not. Body The valuation of Air Thread Connections can be divided into
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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 achieve
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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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Foreword This report was written as a result of The Fresh Connection project. During the given time of 1 week a lot of research was done by analyzing various models and theories. Furthermore‚ the results obtained from this paper will be used as a preparation for the subject LTVGAM40. This report wasn’t simply established. The whole group would like to thank Mr. Vrins for the feedback given during the meeting and the useful response to our questions‚ it was really helpful. Every project member worked
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French connection also famously known from the logo ‘FCUK’ is a prominent global brand that caters to fashion clothing‚ home wear and accessories. It was founded by Stephen Marks (Chairman and the chief Executive of FCUK at present in 1972 London‚ UK. In 1962 he invested £25‚000 capital in starting the company. His main object was to excavate the reasonably intact resources in Hong Kong that provided low cost and high quality production/ manufacturing. Little did the company know that the dilemma
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Business Strategy – Section 4995 GN Summer 2012 Case Analysis: Case #8 Cash Connection: Are Its Payday Lender Strategy and Its Business Model Ethical? Assignment Questions: 1. What does a SWOT analysis reveal about the company’s overall situation? SWOT analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths‚ Weaknesses/Limitations‚ Opportunities and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. It involves Specifying the objective of the business venture
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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 competitors
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Cash Connection Case Analysis Abstract Recent years and hard economic times have led to a boom in payday advance lending services. These services are a great option for quick cash for a few people. However‚ in general these companies pray on those who cannot afford their high interest rates. Cash Connection The current United States economy is and has been in a slump for several years now. This added financial pressure continues to take its toll on Americans who live pay check to pay
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