CS Professional · Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency · Overview of Business Valuation
Ganga Retail Ltd wishes to know whether a proposed expansion into a new state would add value for its shareholders, by comparing the present value of expected cash flows with the cost of the project. Which purpose of valuation is being served?
This serves strategic and investment decision-making. By comparing the present value of expected cash flows from the expansion with its cost, management can judge whether the project is likely to create value for shareholders.
- ASupporting strategic and investment decisions by assessing value creationCorrect
- BPreparing the report on corporate social responsibility
- CFixing the quorum for board meetings
- DComplying with the secretarial audit report format
Explanation
Comparing the present value of expected cash flows with cost is a valuation-based approach that tells management whether an investment creates value. The other options are unrelated governance or reporting matters.
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