Valuation
To enhance shareholder value and increase profits, Fresenius Helios plans to enter the UK and US healthcare markets through the acquisition of HCA Healthcare, Inc. HCA Healthcare is a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. Therefore, a valuation needs to be undertaken for HCA Healthcare.
This order – cover the following topics:
The most common valuation methods – with a short explanation. Pro and cons.
Recommend the method Discounted Cash Flow Valuation for Fresenius Helios to evaluate HCA Healthcare (the storyline mentioned above). Explain why and elaborate on this method linking to the case.
