Even Better Products has come out with an even better product. As a result, the firm projects an ROE of 20%, and it will maintain a plowback ratio of 0.03. Its earnings this year will be $2 per share. Investors expect a 12% rate of return on the stock. (13-18) a. At what price and P/E ratio would you expect the firm to sell?

What is private equity investing? who participates in it and why? how is palamon positioned in the industry? how does private equity investing compare with public market investing? what are the similarities and differences between the two? why is palamon interested in teamsystem? does it fit with palamon’s investment strategy? how much is 51% of teamsystem’s common equity worth? use both a discounted cash flow and a multiple-based valuation to justify your recommendation. what complexities do cross-border deals introduce? what are the specific risks of this deal? what should louis elson recommend to his partners? is it a go or not? if it is a go, what nonprice terms are important? if it’s not a go, what counterproposal would you make?