Based upon the average EV/EBITDA ratio of the comparable firms, if Loop holds $6.5 million of cash in excess of its working capital needs, then Loop's target market value of equity is closest to:
A)$155 million
B)$193 million
C)$157 million
D)$191 million
E)$165 million

Question

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To calculate Loop's target market value of equity using the EV/EBITDA ratio, we can use the following formula:

Market value of equity = (EV/EBITDA) x EBITDA - Debt + Cash

We are given that Loop holds $6.5 million of cash in excess of its working capital needs, so we can add this to the market value of equity calculation. We are also given that the average EV/EBITDA ratio of the comparable firms is 8.

Using the formula above, we can calculate Loop's target market value of equity as:

Market value of equity = (8 x $15 million) - $5 million + $6.5 million
Market value of equity = $120 million - $5 million + $6.5 million
Market value of equity = $121.5 million

Therefore, the closest answer choice is B) $193 million.

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