Please follow the directions for the discussion post.
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts and topics presented in this unit.
Task
Read the following article, “
A Fair Price for Cedar Fair” to answer the discussion questions.
Answer the following questions:
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Estimating Enterprise Value: What steps are necessary to estimate Cedar Fair’s total enterprise value using the discounted cash flow (DCF) model? Outline the process, including the calculation of free cash flows, the determination of the discount rate, and the projection of future cash flows.
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Utilizing Additional Information: How can the additional information provided in the case study be used to estimate the total enterprise value of Cedar Fair? Discuss how factors such as market conditions, company-specific risks, and growth projections influence the valuation.
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Determining a Fair Price: Based on your analysis, what is a fair price for Cedar Fair? Provide a rationale for your valuation, considering the financial statements and other relevant information from the case study.
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Reflection: Include a short reflection using finance terminology. Reflect on what you have learned from this unit and discuss how you might apply this knowledge in your workplace or everyday life.
Daniel L. Tompkins., (2022). “A Fair Price for Cedar Fair.” In
Sage Business Cases. SAGE Publications, Ltd.,
Submission Guidelines
1. Post by Sunday midnight ET, your answers to the above questions. Your response should include citations to support your assertions. Posts should be at least 200 words.
2. Respond by Tuesday midnight ET to at least two of your colleague’s posts. In your responses, evaluate the conclusions made by your classmates regarding loan request of this company, the possible source of funding to expand the market in a fo2. reign country, and whether you agree with these.