e. What three aspects of cash flows affect the value of any investment?
Answer: (1) amount of expected cash flows; (2) timing of the cash flow stream; and (3) riskiness of the cash flows.
f. What are free cash flows?
Answer: free cash flows are the cash flows available for distribution to all investors (stockholders and creditors) after paying expenses (including taxes) and making the necessary investments to support growth.
FCF = sales revenues - operating costs - operating taxes
- required investments in operating capital.