Question #113
Reading: Reading 21 Free Cash Flow Valuation
PDF File: Reading 21 Free Cash Flow Valuation.pdf
Page: 58
Status: Unattempted
Correct Answer: A
Part of Context Group: Q113-114
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Shared Context
Question
The most appropriate model for valuing Fite Inc. is the:
Answer Choices:
A. free cash flow to equity model
B. free cash flow to the firm model
C. dividend discount H-model
Explanation
A dividend discount model is inappropriate, as dividends are not related to the earnings
stream. In addition, as this is a takeover situation a free cash flow approach is more
suitable as the acquirer has control and discretion over the distribution of the total free
cash flow. With dividend discount models a minority, interest is assumed (i.e., no control
over dividend policy).
FCFF model is preferred to FCFE as FCFE is negative and volatile and leverage is high.