The free cash flows (in millions) shown below are forecast by Simmons Inc. If the weighted average cost of capital is 13% and the free cash flows are expected to continue growing at the same rate after Year 3 as from Year 2 to Year 3, what is the Year 0 value of operations, in millions? Year: 1 2 3 Free cash flow: −$20 $42 $45 $680 $648 $617 $586

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The free cash flows (in millions) shown below are forecast by Simmons Inc. If the weighted average cost of capital is 13% and the free cash flows are expected to continue growing at the same rate after Year 3 as from Year 2 to Year 3, what is the Year 0 value of operations, in millions?

Year:

1

2

3

Free cash flow:

−$20

$42

$45

  
$680
 
$648
   
$617
 
$586
  
$714
 
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