How did we reach the value of the investment in working capital in the below question- it is included in the CFA Institution Book;
Exhibit 1. Sundanci Actual 2007 and 2008 Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ending 31 May (Dollars in Millions except Per-Share Data) Income Statement** 2007 2008 Revenue $474 $598 Depreciation 20 23 Other operating costs 368 460 Income before taxes 86 115 Taxes 26 35 Net income 60 80 Dividends 18 24 EPS $0.714 $0.952 Dividends per share $0.214 $0.286 Common shares outstanding 84.0 84.0 Balance Sheet 2007 **2008 Current assets (includes $5 cash in 2007 and 2008) $201 $326 Net property, plant, and equipment 474 489 Total assets 675 815 Current liabilities (all non-interest-bearing) 57 141 Long-term debt 0 0 Total liabilities 57 141 Shareholders’ equity 618 674 Total liabilities and equity 675 815 Capital expenditures 34 38
Abbey Naylor, CFA, has been directed by Carroll to determine the value of Sundanci’s stock by using the FCFE model. Naylor believes that Sundanci’s FCFE will grow at 27 percent for two years and at 13 percent thereafter. Capital expenditures, depreciation, and working capital are all expected to increase proportionately with FCFE.
- Calculate the amount of FCFE per share for 2008 by using the data from Exhibit 1.
Answer:
FCFE is defined as the cash flow remaining after the company meets all financial obligations, including debt payment, and covers all capital expenditure and working capital needs. Sundanci’s FCFE for the year 2008 is calculated as follows:
Net income = $80 million Plus: Depreciation expense = 23 Less: Capital expenditures = 38 Less: Investment in WC** = 41** Equals: FCFE = $24 million