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Delta Corporation is expected to grow at a higher rate of years; thereafter the growth rate will fall and stabilise at a lower level. The

Delta Corporation is expected to grow at a higher rate of years; thereafter the growth rate will fall and stabilise at a lower level. The following information has been assembled:

Base Year (Year 0) Information

Revenues

$3 000 million

EBIT

$500 million

Capital expenditure

$350 million

Depreciation

$250 million

Working capital as a percentage of revenues

25%

Corporate tax rate (for all time)

30%

Paid up equity capital ($10 par)

$400 million

Market value of debt

$ 1 200 million

Inputs for the high growth phase

Length of high growth phase

4 years

Growth rate in revenues, depreciation , EBIT

20%

and capital expenditure

Working capital as a percentage of revenues

25%

Cost of debt (pre-tax)

13%

Debt-equity ratio

1 : 1

Risk-free rate

11%

Market risk premium

7%

5

Equity beta

1,129
Inputs for the Stable Growth Period

Expected growth rate in revenues and EBIT

10%

Capital expenditures are offset by depreciation

Working capital as a percentage of revenues

25%

Cost of debt (pre-tax)

12,14%

Risk-free rate

10%

Market risk premium

6%

Equity beta

1,0

Debt-equity ratio

2 : 3

REQUIRED:

  1. Calculate the WACC for the high growth phase and the stable growth phase.

  1. Calculate the value of the firm.

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