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1. ''Competitive advantage''.
1. ''Valuation.''


Equifinality means that there are different, and equally valid, routes to reach the same end result.
A series of cash flows modelled to carry on for an infinite amount of time in the future.


In business, equifinality means that firms can establish similar competitive advantages based on substantially different competencies.


2. ''Fixed perpetuity.''


2. ''Organisational management''.
A fixed perpetuity is a periodic cash flow starting one period in the future, then carrying on for ever thereafter.


In the organisational context, equifinality means that there is no single optimal structure for achieving organisational effectiveness.
Each cash flow is an equal fixed amount.


This also promotes the importance of diversity of thought as a key aspect of organisational diversity.
The present value of a fixed perpetuity is calculated - assuming a constant periodic cost of capital (r) for all periods from now to infinity - as:


Present Value = A<sub>1</sub> x 1/r


3.


Similar concepts applied in many other fields.
where:
 
A<sub>1</sub> = Time 1 cash flow
 
r = periodic cost of capital
 
 
<span style="color:#4B0082">'''Example 1: Fixed perpetuity valuation'''</span>
 
Time 1 cash flow = $10m, continuing at the same amount each period thereafter in perpetuity.
 
Periodic cost of capital = 5%
 
The present value of the fixed perpetuity is:
 
= $10m x (1 / 0.05)
 
= $10m x 20
 
= $'''200'''m
 
 
 
3. ''Growing perpetuity.''
 
A growing perpetuity is an infinite series of cash flows, modelled to grow by a constant proportionate amount every period.
 
For a growing perpetuity, the present value formula is modified to take account of the constant periodic growth rate, as follows:
 
Present Value = A<sub>1</sub> x 1 / (r - g)
 
where g = the periodic rate of growth of the cash flow.
 
 
<span style="color:#4B0082">'''Example 2: Growing perpetuity valuation'''</span>
 
Time 1 cash flow = $10m, growing by a constant percentage amount each period thereafter in perpetuity.
 
Periodic cost of capital = 5%.
 
Periodic growth rate = 2%
 
 
The present value of the growing perpetuity is:
 
= A<sub>1</sub> x 1 / (r - g)
 
= $10m x (1 / (0.05 - 0.02) )
 
= $10m x (1 / 0.03)
 
= $10m x 33.3
 
= $'''333'''m
 
 
The modest rate of growth in the cash flow has added substantially to the total present value.
 
 
 
 
4. ''Declining perpetuity.''
 
Growth can be negative, in other words, decline.
 
For a declining perpetuity, the present value formula is the same as the growing perpetuity, but the growth rate (g) is entered as a negative number as follows:
 
 
<span style="color:#4B0082">'''Example 3: Declining perpetuity valuation'''</span>
 
Time 1 cash flow = $10m, declining by a constant percentage amount each period thereafter in perpetuity.
 
Periodic cost of capital = 5%.
 
Periodic growth rate = -(2)% negative = -0.02
 
 
The present value of the declining perpetuity is:
 
= A<sub>1</sub> x 1 / (r - g)
 
= $10m x (1 / (0.05 - -0.02) )
 
= $10m x (1 / 0.07)
 
= $10m x 14.3
 
= $'''143'''m
 
 
The small negative rate of growth in the cash flow has reduced the total present value very substantially.
 
 
 
The growing / declining perpetuity concept is applied in many contexts.
 
For example, the Dividend growth model for share valuation.




== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[30% Club]]
* [[Annuity]]
* [[Affinity bias]]
* [[Consol]]
* [[BAME]]
* [[Discounted cash flow]]
* [[Board of directors]]
* [[Dividend growth model]]
* [[Competition]]
* [[Growing annuity]]
* [[Corporate governance]]
* [[Growing perpetuity]]
* [[Corporate social responsibility ]]
* [[Growing perpetuity factor]]
* [[D&I]]
* [[Irredeemable]]
* [[Developments in corporate and market regulation: implications for the treasurer]]
* [[Perpetuity due]]
* [[Diversification]]
* [[Perpetuity factor]]
* [[Diversity]]
* [[Simple annuity]]
* [[ESG investment]]
 
* [[Ethics]]
 
* [[Governance]]
==The Treasurer articles==
* [[Kay Review]]
[[Media:2013_10_Oct_-_The_real_deal.pdf| The real deal, The Treasurer]]
* [[Institute of Business Ethics]]
 
* [[Market environment matrix]]
''Real rates of corporate decline often lead to miscalculation, overpaying for acquisitions and disastrous losses.''
* [[Shareholder value]]
 
* [[TIMTOWTDI]]
''Read this article to discover how to avoid the most common errors, and add value for your organisation.''
* [[UK Corporate Governance Code]]


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Latest revision as of 13:25, 12 June 2021

1. Valuation.

A series of cash flows modelled to carry on for an infinite amount of time in the future.


2. Fixed perpetuity.

A fixed perpetuity is a periodic cash flow starting one period in the future, then carrying on for ever thereafter.

Each cash flow is an equal fixed amount.

The present value of a fixed perpetuity is calculated - assuming a constant periodic cost of capital (r) for all periods from now to infinity - as:

Present Value = A1 x 1/r


where:

A1 = Time 1 cash flow

r = periodic cost of capital


Example 1: Fixed perpetuity valuation

Time 1 cash flow = $10m, continuing at the same amount each period thereafter in perpetuity.

Periodic cost of capital = 5%

The present value of the fixed perpetuity is:

= $10m x (1 / 0.05)

= $10m x 20

= $200m


3. Growing perpetuity.

A growing perpetuity is an infinite series of cash flows, modelled to grow by a constant proportionate amount every period.

For a growing perpetuity, the present value formula is modified to take account of the constant periodic growth rate, as follows:

Present Value = A1 x 1 / (r - g)

where g = the periodic rate of growth of the cash flow.


Example 2: Growing perpetuity valuation

Time 1 cash flow = $10m, growing by a constant percentage amount each period thereafter in perpetuity.

Periodic cost of capital = 5%.

Periodic growth rate = 2%


The present value of the growing perpetuity is:

= A1 x 1 / (r - g)

= $10m x (1 / (0.05 - 0.02) )

= $10m x (1 / 0.03)

= $10m x 33.3

= $333m


The modest rate of growth in the cash flow has added substantially to the total present value.



4. Declining perpetuity.

Growth can be negative, in other words, decline.

For a declining perpetuity, the present value formula is the same as the growing perpetuity, but the growth rate (g) is entered as a negative number as follows:


Example 3: Declining perpetuity valuation

Time 1 cash flow = $10m, declining by a constant percentage amount each period thereafter in perpetuity.

Periodic cost of capital = 5%.

Periodic growth rate = -(2)% negative = -0.02


The present value of the declining perpetuity is:

= A1 x 1 / (r - g)

= $10m x (1 / (0.05 - -0.02) )

= $10m x (1 / 0.07)

= $10m x 14.3

= $143m


The small negative rate of growth in the cash flow has reduced the total present value very substantially.


The growing / declining perpetuity concept is applied in many contexts.

For example, the Dividend growth model for share valuation.


See also


The Treasurer articles

The real deal, The Treasurer

Real rates of corporate decline often lead to miscalculation, overpaying for acquisitions and disastrous losses.

Read this article to discover how to avoid the most common errors, and add value for your organisation.