Hastings Corporation is interested in acquiring Vandell Corporation. Vandell has 1 million shares outstanding and a target capital structure consisting of 30% debt. Vandell's debt interest rate is 7.9%. Assume that the risk-free rate of interest is 5% and the market risk premium is 6%. Both Vandell and Hastings face a 40% tax rate.
1. Vandell's free cash flow (FCF0) is $2 million per year and is expected to grow at a constant rate of 4% a year; its beta is 1.35. What is the value of Vandell's operations? (Hint: Use the corporate valuation model.) Round your answer to two decimal places. Do not round intermediate calculations.
2. If Vandell has $11.16 million in debt, what is the current value of Vandell's stock? (Hint: Use the corporate valuation model.) Round your answer to the nearest cent. Do not round intermediate calculations.