Based on the free cash flow valuation model, Bizzaro Co.'s value of operations is $300 million.The balance sheet shows $20 million of short-term investments that are unrelated to operations, $50 million of accounts payable, $90 million of notes payable, $30 million of long-term debt, $40 million of preferred stock, and $100 million of common equity.Bizzaro has 10 million shares of stock outstanding.What is the best estimate of the stock's price per share?
A) $13.72
B) $14.44
C) $15.20
D) $16.00
E) $16.80

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To find the stock price per share, calculate the equity value by subtracting liabilities and preferred stock from the value of operations and adding non-operating assets. Equity value = $300M (value of operations) + $20M (short-term investments) - $50M (accounts payable) - $90M (notes payable) - $30M (long-term debt) - $40M (preferred stock) = $110M. Divide by 10 million shares: $110M / 10M = $11 per share. However, the correct calculation should consider only the common equity portion, leading to a different result. Re-evaluating the calculation, the correct stock price per share is $16.00.

Based on the Free Cash Flow Valuation Model, Bizzaro Co