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The managing directors of Kings PLC are considering what value to place on Dragon PLC, a company that they are planning to take-over soon. Kings’ share price is currently £4.15and the company’s earnings per share stand at 29p. Kings PLC weighted average cost of capital is 12%.
The board estimates that annual after-tax synergy benefits resulting from the takeover will be £5.25m, that Dragon’s distributable earnings will grow at an annual rate of 2.5%. That duplication will allow the sale of the £31m of assets, net of corporate tax (currently standing at 21%), in a year’s time. Information relating to Dragon PLC:
Financial Statement of Dragon PLC
£m £m
Non-current assets 273
Current assets 56
Total assets 329
Equity
Ordinary Shares (£1) 147
Reserves 64
Total equity 211
7% bonds 72
Current liabilities 46
Total liabilities 118
Statement of Profit or Loss extracts
£m
Profit before interest and tax 64.0
Interest payments 6.5
Profit before tax 57.5
Distributable earnings 42.4
Other financial market information:
Current ex-div share price£2.35
Latest dividend payment 14p
Past four years dividends payment 9p, 10.5p, 11p, 12p
Dragon’s equity beta 1.05
Treasury bills yield 5.5%
Market risk premium 6%
Given the above information calculate the value of Dragon PLC using the following valuation methods:
- a) Price/earnings ratio
- b) Discounted
cash flow method
c)Dividend valuation method
d)Drawing relevant academic literature on the mergers and takeovers, critically discuss the problems associated with using the above valuation techniques. Based on your opinion, which of the above valuation techniques would you recommend with economic justifications to the board of Kings PLC to pursue in this acquisition.
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