Based upon the average EV/EBITDA ratio of the comparable firms, Loop's target economic value is closest to:
A)$157 million
B)$165 million
C)$155 million
D)$191 million
E)$193 million

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To calculate Loop's target economic value, we need to use the EV/EBITDA ratio of comparable firms. However, we are not given the actual EV/EBITDA ratios of the comparable firms. Therefore, we must use the information given in the table to calculate the average EV/EBITDA ratio of the comparable firms.

The average EV/EBITDA ratio of the comparable firms is (32.5 + 28.2 + 30.1 + 31.6) / 4 = 30.6

Next, we can use this average ratio to calculate Loop's target economic value:

Target Economic Value = EBITDA x Average EV/EBITDA ratio
Target Economic Value = $6.2 million x 30.6
Target Economic Value = $189.72 million

The closest option is D) $191 million.

Based Upon the Average EV/EBITDA Ratio of the Comparable Firms