An analyst is performing an equity valuation for a minority equity position in a dividend paying multinational. The appropriate model for this analysis is most likely: A. The Dividend Discount approach. B. FCFE approach. C. FCFF approach.
The dividend discount model is most appropriate for valuing a minority equity position in a dividend-paying company. The free cash flow approach looks to the source of dividends from the perspective of an owner that has control rather than directly at dividends.