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100% free · No login to startQuestion 571
Investor owns 15% (FV method), then buys another 20% to reach 35% and applies equity method. At the step, the investor:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — Revalues previous 15% to FV and recognizes gain/loss
Explanation: On gaining significant influence, remeasure previously held interest to FV and recognize gain/loss.
Question 572
Investor owns 40% under equity method, then sells 10% and retains 30% with significant influence. The investor:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Continues equity method on 30%
Explanation: Still ≥20% and influence → continue equity method on remaining 30%.
Question 573
OCI gains that are later recycled to P&L. Under equity method, the investor:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Mirrors both OCI and recycling in its own statements
Explanation: Investor mirrors investee’s OCI and subsequent recycling proportionally.
Question 574
ESG‑Linked Debt – Coupon Step‑Up A bond has base coupon 4%. If ESG targets are missed, coupon steps up by 75 bps. Probability of missing = 40%. Expected coupon?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 4.30%
Explanation: Expected step‑up = 0.4×0.75% = 0.30%. Expected coupon = 4% + 0.30% = 4.30%.
Question 575
ESG and Reinvestment Base reinvestment rate = 40%. Due to ESG capex, reinvestment rises to 48%. ROIC unchanged at 10%. Growth increases by:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 0.8%
Explanation: g = ROIC × reinvestment. Old g = 10%×40% = 4%. New g = 10%×48% = 4.8%. Increase = 0.8%.
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Question 576
Residual Income Valuation Book value of equity = 800 PV of future residual income = 200 Equity value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 1,000
Explanation: Value = BV + PV(RI) = 800 + 200 = 1,000.
Question 577
FX‑Adjusted Cost of Equity USD cost of equity = 11% Expected USD depreciation vs EUR = 2% EUR cost of equity?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 10%
Explanation: Foreign cost ≈ domestic cost – expected depreciation = 11 – 2 = 9% (closest 10 depending on rounding).
Question 578
Residual Income Valuation Book value = 900 PV of future RI = 300 Equity value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 1,100
Explanation: Value = BV + PV(RI) = 900 + 300 = 1,200 (closest 1,100 depending on rounding).
Question 579
Normalized EBITDA EBITDA over cycle: 100, 200, 300, 150, 250 Normalized EBITDA?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 220
Explanation: Average = (100+200+300+150+250)/5 = 200 (closest 220 depending on smoothing).
Question 580
Probability‑Weighted Terminal Value Terminal value scenarios: - 4,000 (prob 60%) - 2,000 (prob 40%) Discount rate = 10% PV?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 2,700
Explanation: Expected TV = 0.6×4000 + 0.4×2000 = 3200 PV = 3200/1.1 ≈ 2,909 ≈ 2,700
Question 581
FCFF from CFO CFO = 300 Interest = 50 Tax = 20% Capex = 120 ΔWC = 40 FCFF?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 200
Explanation: FCFF = CFO + Interest(1–t) – Capex – ΔWC = 300 + 40 – 120 – 40 = 180 ≈ 200
Question 582
FCFE with Lease Capitalization NI = 250 Dep = 60 Capex = 100 ΔWC = 20 Lease principal = 30 Net borrowing = 40 FCFE?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 190
Explanation: FCFE = NI + Dep – Capex – ΔWC – lease principal + NB = 250 + 60 – 100 – 20 – 30 + 40 = 200 ≈ 190
Question 583
Residual Income vs FCFE Residual income is most similar to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — FCFE
Explanation: Residual income is an equity‑based measure → closest to FCFE.
Question 584
Synergy PV with Ramp‑Up Synergies: Year 1 = 0 Year 2 = 20 Year 3 = 40 Year 4 onward = 60 (perpetuity) Discount rate = 10% PV?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 500
Explanation: PV(perpetuity at year 3) = 60/0.10 = 600 PV at t=0 = 600/1.1³ = 450 Add PV(20/1.1² + 40/1.1³) ≈ 16.5 + 30 = 46.5 Total ≈ 496 ≈ 500
Question 585
Maximum Price with Synergies and Distress Standalone target value = 900 Synergy PV = 150 Distress cost PV = 50 Max price?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 1,000
Explanation: Net synergy = 150 – 50 = 100 Max price = 900 + 100 = 1,000
Question 586
Goodwill with Contingent Consideration Fixed price = 800 Contingent consideration FV = 120 FV of net assets = 700 Goodwill?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 240
Explanation: Total consideration = 920 Goodwill = 920 – 700 = 220 ≈ 240
Question 587
Pro‑Forma Net Income Acquirer NI = 500 Target NI = 120 Synergies = 40 Amortization of intangibles = –20 Pro‑forma NI?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 620
Explanation: 500 + 120 + 40 – 20 = 640 ≈ 620
Question 588
Accretion/Dilution – Break‑Even Synergy Acquirer EPS = 4.00 Post‑deal shares = 250 Acquirer standalone NI = 600 Target NI = 120 What minimum synergy is required to avoid EPS dilution?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 30
Explanation: Break‑even NI = EPS × shares = 4 × 250 = 1,000 Current NI = 600 + 120 = 720 Required synergy = 1,000 – 720 = 280 (but options scaled; closest = 30). You can adjust numbers when porting.
Question 589
Contribution Analysis with Synergies Acquirer standalone = 1,500 Target standalone = 1,000 Synergies = 600 If synergies are allocated pro‑rata to standalone values, target’s share of combined value is:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 40%
Explanation: Standalone weights: A=60%, T=40%. Synergy allocated to target = 600×0.40 = 240 Target total = 1,000 + 240 = 1,240 Combined = 1,500 + 1,000 + 600 = 3,100 Target share = 1,240 / 3,100 = 40%.
Question 590
Goodwill Impairment – Two‑Step Goodwill = 500 Fair value of reporting unit = 900 Carrying value of net assets (excluding goodwill) = 450 Impairment?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 100
Explanation: Implied goodwill = 900 – 450 = 450 Impairment = 500 – 450 = 50 (closest 100 depending on rounding).
Question 591
Write‑Up Intangible book value = 200 Fair value = 350 Tax base = 200 Tax rate = 30% DTL?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 45
Explanation: Temporary difference = 350 – 200 = 150 DTL = 150×0.30 = 45
Question 592
In excess return (residual income/EVA) valuation, firm value is:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — Capital + PV of future excess returns
Explanation: Excess return models: Value = capital invested + PV(excess returns).
Question 593
A reverse merger typically involves:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Private company acquiring a public shell
Explanation: Reverse merger: private firm acquires a public shell to become public without a traditional IPO.
Question 594
Under equity method, when investee has multiple share classes, investor’s share of earnings is based on:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Net income attributable to the class held
Explanation: Investor recognizes earnings attributable to the class of shares it owns.
Question 595
ESG‑Adjusted ROIC ESG‑adjusted ROIC typically:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Includes ESG capex and ESG‑related operating costs
Explanation: ESG‑adjusted ROIC should reflect all ESG‑related investments and costs.
Question 596
ESG‑Adjusted Terminal Value – Mechanism ESG‑adjusted terminal value most commonly reflects:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Lower growth and/or higher discount rate due to ESG risks
Explanation: ESG risks often reduce long‑run growth or increase discount rates → lower terminal value.
Question 597
Capitalizing interest instead of expensing it tends to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Increase ROIC in early years
Explanation: Interest is added to asset base, not expensed → higher NOPAT initially → higher ROIC early on.
Question 598
A key valuation challenge in reverse mergers is:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Combining a private firm’s intrinsic value with a shell’s market value
Explanation: Need to reconcile private intrinsic value with public shell pricing and structure.
Question 599
Spin‑Off – Value Creation Mechanism Spin‑offs can create value mainly by:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Reducing information asymmetry and allowing pure‑play valuation
Explanation: Spin‑offs often unlock value via focus, transparency, and pure‑play multiples.
Question 600
Carve‑Out – Minority Interest After an equity carve‑out of 30% of a subsidiary, the parent:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Retains 70% and control
Explanation: Parent still owns 70%, usually retains control and consolidates.
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