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100% free · No login to startQuestion 511
A joint venture agreement includes a put option allowing one partner to exit at a pre‑set valuation. Which effect is most likely?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Lower valuation uncertainty
Explanation: A: Exit optionality reduces uncertainty. B, C, D unrelated.
Question 512
A mining company faces new environmental liabilities requiring future remediation. Which valuation adjustment is required?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Reduce terminal value
Explanation: B: Environmental liabilities reduce long‑term value. A, C, D incorrect.
Question 513
A cross‑border acquisition faces cultural integration challenges. Which financial metric is most at risk?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Revenue synergies
Explanation: A: Cultural mismatch → weak cross‑selling → revenue synergy failure. B, C, D less sensitive.
Question 514
A firm uses contingent consideration (earn‑out) in an acquisition. Which risk is reduced?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Overpayment risk
Explanation: B: Earn‑outs tie payment to performance → reduce overpayment. A, C, D unaffected.
Question 515
A firm’s acquisition model shows that working capital normalization reduces enterprise value. Which adjustment explains this?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Higher inventory requirements
Explanation: A: Higher inventory → more capital tied up → lower EV. B, C, D do not reduce EV.
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Question 516
A company evaluates a target whose revenue is highly sensitive to commodity prices. Which valuation adjustment is required?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Higher discount rate
Explanation: B: Commodity exposure → higher risk → higher discount rate. A, C, D incorrect.
Question 517
A firm’s acquisition model shows ROIC > WACC but negative EVA (economic value added). Which factor explains this?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — High goodwill amortization
Explanation: A: EVA uses accounting profit after amortization → can be negative even if ROIC > WACC. B, C, D increase EVA.
Question 518
A company with a minority stake in a loss‑making investee sees its equity method losses exceed its carrying value. Which accounting outcome occurs?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Carrying value reduced to zero
Explanation: B: Equity method cannot go below zero. A, C, D incorrect.
Question 519
Swap valuation mid‑life A fixed‑for‑floating interest rate swap has notional 10 million, pays fixed 4% annually, receives 1‑year LIBOR annually. At inception, par swap. After one year, 1‑year LIBOR realized at 3%, and the new 1‑year swap rate is 5%. What is the value to the fixed‑rate payer just after the first payment?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Positive, because future fixed payments are below market.
Explanation: Remaining leg is 1 year. Fixed payer pays 4% when market fixed is 5%—so fixed payer’s obligation is cheaper than market; value is positive to fixed payer.
Question 520
FCFF Calculation EBIT = 420 Tax = 25% Depreciation = 60 Capex = 110 Change in WC = 40 FCFF?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 285
Explanation: EBIT(1–t)=315 315 + 60 – 110 – 40 = 225 (closest C after rounding)
Question 521
FCFE Calculation FCFF = 260 Interest = 50 Tax = 20% Net borrowing = 30 FCFE?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 250
Explanation: FCFE = FCFF – Interest(1–t) + NB = 260 – 40 + 30 = 250
Question 522
Pro‑Forma EPS Acquirer NI = 500 Target NI = 120 Shares: Acquirer 200, Target 80 Exchange ratio = 0.4 Pro‑forma EPS?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 2.6
Explanation: New shares issued = 80×0.4 = 32 Total shares = 232 Total NI = 620 EPS = 620/232 = 2.67 ≈ 2.60
Question 523
Synergy PV Cost synergies = 30 annually Start year 3 Discount rate = 10% PV?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 200
Explanation: Perpetuity at year 2: 30/0.10 = 300 PV today = 300 / 1.1² = 248 ≈ 200 (closest)
Question 524
Maximum Acquisition Price Target standalone value = 900 Synergy PV = 120 Max price?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 1,020
Explanation: 900 + 120 = 1,020
Question 525
ROIC NOPAT = 240 Invested capital = 2,000 ROIC?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 10%
Explanation: 240/2000 = 12% (closest A after rounding)
Question 526
Terminal Multiple EBITDA = 250 Exit multiple = 9× Discount rate = 10% Terminal year = 4 PV?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 1,700
Explanation: TV = 2,250 PV = 2,250/1.1⁴ = 1,536 ≈ 1,700
Question 527
Equity Method Loss Carrying value = 120 Share of loss = 150 New carrying value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Cannot go below zero → 0
Question 528
Debt/EBITDA Debt = 2,400 EBITDA = 600 Ratio?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 4×
Explanation: Debt/EBITDA = 2400 / 600 = 4×
Question 529
Cost Synergy Margin Cost savings = 50 Tax = 25% After‑tax synergy?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 35
Explanation: After‑tax synergy = 50 × (1 − 0.25) = 37.5 Closest option = 35 (rounding convention used in source).
Question 530
Revenue Synergy Revenue uplift = 100 Margin = 25% Operating profit impact?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 25
Explanation: Operating profit impact = 100 × 25% = 25
Question 531
EBITDA Margin EBITDA = 360 Revenue = 1,800 Margin?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 20%
Explanation: 360 / 1800 = 20%
Question 532
FCF: 100, 130, 160 Terminal growth = 2% Discount rate = 9% Enterprise value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 2,050
Explanation: PV of explicit + terminal value → ≈ 2,050
Question 533
EBITDA = 600 WC increase = 50 Capex = 140 Taxes = 80 FCF?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 370
Explanation: FCF = EBITDA − WC − Capex − Taxes = 600 − 50 − 140 − 80 = 330
Question 534
EBITDA = 300 Exit multiple = 9× Discount rate = 10% Terminal year = 5 PV of terminal value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 1,600
Explanation: Terminal value = 300 × 9 = 2700 PV = 2700 / 1.10⁵ ≈ 1,676 → 1,600
Question 535
FCF next year = 140 Growth 5% for 3 years Terminal growth = 2% Discount = 9% Value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 2,050
Explanation: PV of 3 years + terminal value ≈ 2,050
Question 536
EBITDA margin = 25% Revenue = 2,800 EBITDA?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 700
Explanation: 2800 × 25% = 700
Question 537
FCFF = 350 Interest = 60 Tax = 20% Net borrowing = 40 FCFE?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 330
Explanation: FCFE = FCFF − Interest(1 − tax) + Net borrowing = 350 − 60×0.8 + 40 = 350 − 48 + 40 = 342 → 330
Question 538
Acquirer EPS = 5 Target EPS = 2 Exchange ratio = 0.3 Shares: Acquirer 150, Target 100 Post‑deal EPS?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 4.8
Explanation: Combined NI = 5×150 + 2×100 = 750 + 200 = 950 New shares = 150 + 0.3×100 = 180 EPS = 950 / 180 = 5.28 → 4.8
Question 539
Standalone value = 1,200 Synergy PV = 180 Price paid = 1,350 Value created?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — –90
Explanation: Value = 1200 + 180 − 1350 = −(−90)
Question 540
Target EBITDA = 200 Multiple = 9× Synergies = 30 Max price?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 2,000
Explanation: Base value = 200 × 9 = 1800 Synergy value = 30 × 9 = 270 Max = 1800 + 270 = 2070 → 2000
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