In an effort to unlock the value of its fast-growing organic foods unit, Dean Foods Co. is spinning off its WhiteWave Foods Company division. Dean Foods hopes that an initial public offering (IPO) of 20% of WhiteWave’s equity will raise $300 million. The remaining 80% interest will be distributed to Dean Foods’ shareholders after the closing of the IPO. Based on the accompanying table, what is Dean Foods’ expected equity valuation for WhiteWave based on the latest twelve months (LTM) of operating results?
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0.14x Total Net Sales
6.38x Operating Income
12.76x Net Income
8.54x Operating Income请哪位大牛解答一下。谢谢!