
Explanation:
Calculation:
Current book value per share:
\text{Current BVPS} = \frac{\`$6`,000 \text{ million}}{100 \text{ million}} = \`$60`Shares repurchased:
\text{Shares repurchased} = \frac{\`$400` \text{ million}}{\`$50`} = 8 \text{ million shares}New shares outstanding:
New book value of equity:
\text{New BVE} = \`$6`,000 \text{ million} - \`$400` \text{ million} = \`$5`,600 \text{ million}New book value per share:
\text{New BVPS} = \frac{\`$5`,600 \text{ million}}{92 \text{ million}} = \`$60.87`Since the market price ($50) is less than the current BVPS ($60), the buyback increases BVPS. The closest option is $61.
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An analyst gathers the following information about a company:
$50$6,000 millionIf the company completes a $400 million share buyback at the current market price, the book value per share after the transaction will be closest to:
A
$56.
B
$61.
C
$65.
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