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Hartzell Inc. had the following data for 2017, in millions: Net income = $600; after-tax operating income [EBIT (1-T)] = $700; and Total assets = $2,000. Information for 2018 is as follows: Net income = $825; after-tax operating income [EBIT (1-T)] = $825; and Total assets = $2,500. Assume the firm had no excess cash. How much free cash flow did the firm generate during 2018?
a. |
$325 |
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b. |
$367 |
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c. |
$257 |
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d. |
$286 |
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e. |
$397 |
Free cash flow = EBIT(1 - t) - Increase in capital expenditure
Free cash flow = $825 - ($2,500 - $2,000)
Free cash flow = $325