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Questions 1 and 3 will require Excel, so submit an Excel file that shows your computational steps as a separate file in addition to your Word file

Before starting on this assignment, make sure to thoroughly review the required background materials. This assignment will require you to use the various discounted cash flow methods and dividend models to make computations. In addition to knowing the computational steps involved in stock and bond valuation, make sure you also understand the basic concepts. Submit your answers as a Word document. Make sure to show your work for all quantitative questions, and make sure to fully explain your answers using references to the background readings for any conceptual questions.

Questions 1 and 3 will require Excel, so submit an Excel file that shows your computational steps as a separate file in addition to your Word file. Question 4 is purely conceptual, no computations are necessary but make sure to apply and reference concepts from the required readings in your answers to each of the scenarios.

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Introduction

The valuation of financial securities such as bonds and stocks relies heavily on understanding foundational financial concepts, as well as applying specific quantitative models. Effective analysis of these securities requires familiarity with discounted cash flow (DCF) methods, dividend valuation models, and the impact of macroeconomic factors like inflation and interest rate changes. This paper addresses the multiple components of the provided assignment, demonstrating both computational and conceptual comprehension aligned with relevant financial theories and literature.

Bond Valuation

The first part of the assignment entails valuing bonds under varying conditions. When valuing a bond that pays $1000 in ten years plus an annual coupon of $50 at a 4% interest rate, the intrinsic value of the bond can be calculated using the present value formula for bonds, which considers the present value of coupons and the face value discounted at the market interest rate. The formula involves summing the present value of the coupons and the discounted face value, expressed as:

Value of Bond = (Coupon Payment × [1 - (1 + r)^-n ] / r) + Face Value / (1 + r)^n

Here, r represents the market interest rate (4%) and n the years to maturity (10). Plugging in the values yields the bond’s fair value, which is slightly above face value due to the coupon rate exceeding the market rate, indicating premium pricing.

When considering a zero-coupon bond with the same maturity and face value, the valuation simplifies to the present value of the face value alone, since there are no periodic coupon payments. This is calculated as:

Zero Coupon Bond Value = Face Value / (1 + r)^n

The impact of unexpected inflation leads to a reduction in real returns and a decrease in the bond’s value. Inflation erodes the purchasing power of future cash flows; therefore, if inflation unexpectedly rises, bond prices typically decline as investors demand higher yields.

Lastly, if the bond continues to pay coupons but the interest rate drops to 2%, the valuation increases since lower discount rates increase present values of future cash flows, leading to higher bond prices. The change in interest rates demonstrates the inverse relationship between bond prices and market yield rates.

Dividend Discount Models (DDM)

The second part of the assignment involves valuing stocks based on dividend payments. Assuming zero growth with a dividend of $1 and a required rate of return of 8%, the valuation follows the Gordon Growth Model simplified for zero growth, which states that the stock price equals the dividend divided by the required rate of return:

Price = Dividend / Required Rate of Return

Substituting the given figures, the stock’s intrinsic value is $12.50. When dividends are assumed to grow at 4% annually, the Gordon Growth Model applies as:

Price = Dividend / (Required Rate of Return - Growth Rate)

which reflects a higher valuation, approximately $25, due to the anticipated growth in dividends boosting future income streams.

If the required rate drops to 6%, the stock's value increases further, illustrating the sensitivity of valuation models to discount rates and growth assumptions. This relationship underpins the importance of accurately estimating the growth rate and required rate of return in practical valuation scenarios.

Cash Flow Valuation of Acme Medical Corp

The third segment involves valuing projected cash flows using discounted cash flow (DCF) methods. The expected future cash flows and the perpetual growth rate after 2022 enable us to calculate the firm's enterprise value using the formula:

Enterprise Value = Sum of discounted cash flows + Terminal value

where the terminal value is calculated as:

Terminal Value = Final Year Cash Flow × (1 + g) / (Discount Rate - g)

Applying this to Acme Medical's cash flows, we discount each year's cash flow separately and then derive the terminal value for cash flows beyond 2022. The discounted cash flows are summed to derive the total firm value, which, after subtracting debt and adding cash, yields the equity value. Dividing this by the number of shares provides an intrinsic per-share value, sensitive to the discount rate assumptions.

Adjustments in the discount rate from 7% to 10% significantly affect the valuation; higher rates reduce the present value of future cash flows, lowering estimated firm and share values, reinforcing the importance of accurate discount rate estimation in valuation exercises.

Bankruptcy Scenario Analysis

The complex scenario involving Alpha Manufacturing’s potential bankruptcy examines stakeholder coordination and legal priorities. Shareholders and bondholders have conflicting interests; bondholders prefer bankruptcy to recoup debts, while shareholders may oppose this to preserve equity value. The possibility of shareholder-bondholder alliances depends on the alignment of interests and the legal rights of each group. Bondholders might team up with dissenting shareholders if their collective voting power surpasses the threshold needed to influence management decisions, especially if the law permits creditor rights to override shareholder preferences in insolvency proceedings.

In a bankruptcy, the distribution of assets follows a priority hierarchy: bondholders first, then preferred shareholders, and finally common shareholders. When selling real estate valued at $60 million, bondholders are typically entitled to claim the debt amount ($50 million), with any remaining assets distributed among shareholders, depending on the legal structure. Unpaid dividends owed to preferred shareholders ($20 million) may have priority over common shareholders, although this depends on bankruptcy laws and contractual provisions. The sale proceeds are allocated first to satisfying bond claims, then unpaid dividends to preferred shareholders, and any residual to common shareholders.

The scenario underscores the importance of understanding debtor-creditor relationships and the legal order of claims in bankruptcy, which impacts the distribution of assets and the valuation of each stakeholder’s residual interests based on asset liquidation outcomes.

Conclusion

This comprehensive analysis highlights critical financial concepts including bond and stock valuation, the impact of macroeconomic variables, discounted cash flow methodology, and legal considerations in corporate bankruptcy scenarios. Each component underscores the importance of accurate inputs and assumptions, sensitivity analysis, and the application of foundational theory to practical financial decision-making. Understanding these principles equips investors and financial managers to make informed assessments of securities and corporate health, essential for effective financial strategy and risk management.

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