Connolly Co.'s expected year-end dividend is D1 = $2.60, its required return is rs = 12.00%, its dividend yield is 8.00%, and its growth rate is expected to be constant in the future. What is Connolly's expected stock price in 2 years? What could be the possible causes of rise in stock price? Discuss.

What is private equity investing? who participates in it and why? how is palamon positioned in the industry? how does private equity investing compare with public market investing? what are the similarities and differences between the two? why is palamon interested in teamsystem? does it fit with palamon’s investment strategy? how much is 51% of teamsystem’s common equity worth? use both a discounted cash flow and a multiple-based valuation to justify your recommendation. what complexities do cross-border deals introduce? what are the specific risks of this deal? what should louis elson recommend to his partners? is it a go or not? if it is a go, what nonprice terms are important? if it’s not a go, what counterproposal would you make?