DCF & WACC
How does the mid-year convention affect the terminal value, and does it differ by TV method?
Model answer
It depends on the method. With the Gordon growth method, one common convention is to discount the terminal value using the mid-year period as well (e.g., period 4.5 for a 5-year forecast), consistent…
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