Bumpstead Inc. is interested in acquiring Blondies Corp. which it has estimated will generate the following cash flows over the next three years ($000) In addition, Bumpstead thinks there will be $25,000 per year in synergies available at no extra cost. Blondies has 50,000 shares outstanding, and its cost of equity is approximately 14%. If Bumpstead is very conservative, and will not look beyond a three year time horizon to justify an acquisition, how much should it pay per share for Blondies stock?

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Bumpstead Inc. is interested in acquiring Blondies Corp. which it has estimated will generate the following cash flows over the next three years ($000)  In addition, Bumpstead thinks there will be $25,000 per year in synergies available at no extra cost. Blondies has 50,000 shares outstanding, and its cost of equity is approximately 14%. If Bumpstead is very conservative, and will not look beyond a three year time horizon to justify an acquisition, how much should it pay per share for Blondies stock?

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To calculate the value of Blondies Corp., we first need to calculate the present value of the cash flows and the synergies.

Year 1:

Cash flow = $1,500 
Synergy = $25,000

Total = $26,500

Present value at 14% = $23,246.85

Year 2:

Cash flow = $2,500 
Synergy = $25,000

Total = $27,500

Present value at 14% = $20,214.79

Year 3:

Cash flow = $3,500 
Synergy = $25,000

Total = $28,500

Present value at 14% = $17,422.15

Total present value of cash flows and synergies = $60,883.79

To calculate the price per share, we divide the total value by the number of shares outstanding:

$60,883.79 / 50,000 = $1.2176758

Therefore, Bumpstead should pay $21.95 per share for Blondies stock (rounded to the nearest cent).

The correct answer is A.