Gekko Properties Is Considering Purchasing Teldar Properties

Gekko Properties is considering purchasing Teldar Properties. Gekko's analysts project that the merger will result in incremental after-tax net cash flows of $2 million, $4 million, $5 million, and $10 million over the next four years. The terminal value of the firm's operations, as of Year 4, is expected to be $107 million. Assume all cash flows occur at the end of the year. The acquisition would be made immediately, if it is undertaken. Teldar's post-merger beta is estimated to be 2.0, and its post-merger tax rate would be 35%. The risk-free rate is 6%, and the market risk premium is 5.5%. What is the value of Teldar to Gekko Properties?

A) $66,680,846
B) $70,190,364
C) $73,699,883
D) $77,384,877
E) $81,254,121

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