1. Which of the following explains the different results achieved by using the DCF rather than the MV approach to valuation?

I. Market valuation is an extrinsic approach

II. The accuracy of market information can be compromised by a number of factors

III. DCF valuation captures all market information reliably

A. I only

B. I and II only

C. I and III only

D. II and III only

E. I, II, and III

F. None of the above

2. Which of the following statements is true concerning management buyouts?

I. Due to the potential for synergy, buyouts are usually more complicated to value than mergers

II. Asymmetric information may allow managers to make a more accurate estimate of the target firm's value

III. The target firm is rarely taken private after the buyout occurs

A. I only

B. II only

C. I and II only

D. I and III only

E. II and III only

F. I, II, and III

3. Which of the following is true regarding takeover valuation?

I. The bidding firm should always use its own cost of capital for status quo valuation of the target firm

II. It is important to avoid attributing the debt capacity of the bidder firm to the target firm when valuing the status quo value of the target firm

III. Nominal cash flows should be discounted at nominal rates, not at real rates, so as to avoid incorrectly valuing the target firm's cash flows

A. I only

B. I and II only

C. I and III only

D. II and III only

E. I, II, and III

F. None of the above