Same setup as Exercise 14.3, except that now EBV is considering two additional structures: Alternative I: A

Question:

Same setup as Exercise 14.3, except that now EBV is considering two additional structures:

Alternative I: A 2X liquidation preference on the CP; or

Alternative II: A cumulative compound dividend of 0.75 percent per month, to be paid only if dividends are paid to the common stock or on the liquidation of the company.

(a) Find the LP valuation equation for both alternatives.

(b) Compute the LP valuation for both alternatives under the assumption that total valuation5$ 30M. Which alternative should EBV prefer?

Data From Exercise 14.3

Suppose EBV is considering a $5M Series A investment in Newco. EBV proposes to structure the investment as 5M shares of CP. The employees of Newco have claims on 15M shares of common stock. Following the Series A investment, Newco will have 15M common shares outstanding, with another 5M shares on conversion of the Series A.

Common Stock
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