Considering the purchase of arras manufacturing
Financial Management
Schultz Industries is considering the purchase of Arras Manufacturing. Arras is currently a supplier for Schultz, and the acquisition would allow Schultz to better control its material supply. The current cash flow from assets for Arras is $7.8 million. The cash flows are expected to grow at 7 percent for the next five years before leveling off to 4 percent for the indefinite future. The cost of capital for Schultz and Arras is 11 percent and 9 percent, respectively. Arras currently has 3 million shares of stock outstanding and $25 million in debt outstanding. What is the maximum price per share Schultz should pay for Arras?
