CFAP 4 Business Finance Decisions ST&Co WACC Test STA has two divisions i.e. BFD and CAF 8. The board of directors is presently considering to demerge both divisions. In the opinion of the board, the demerger would increase operational efficiency and enhance value for shareholders. The proposed scheme of demerger is as follows: i. Both divisions would be listed separately on the stock market. ii. For every 100 shares in STA, a shareholder would receive 60 shares in BFD and 40 shares in CAF 8. Similarly, a person holding 100 Term Finance Certificates (TFCs), would be given 60 TFCs in BFD and 40 TFCs in CAF 8. Information relating to STA: a) Details of STA’s equity and TFCs as per latest financial statements: Rs in m Share capital (Rs. 10 each) 50 Reserves 130 10% Term finance certificates (Rs. 100 each) 115
(repayable after 10 years at par)
b) Current market prices of STA’s shares and TFCs are Rs. 30 and Rs. 110 respectively. c) The cost of capital and equity beta of STA are 10% and 1.15 respectively. d) Information regarding supermarket industry and hotel industry: BFD industry CAF 8 industry Average equity beta 1.25 0.9 Average debt equity ratio 30:70 20:80
e) The risk free rate of return is 9% per annum and the market return is 15% per annum. f) Applicable income tax rate is 30%.
Required: Compute WACC of both divisions BFD and CAF 8 (10 Marks)