Based on the use of DCF valuation techniques, what range of values is reasonable for Genentech as a stand –alone company in June 2008? Please exclude synergies from your valuation and use a 9% weighted average cost of capital. You can assume that as of the end of June 2008, Genentech held approximately $7 billion in cash, which included investments and securities that were not needed in its daily operations. (Note: Exhibit 10 is a good starting point for this analysis).

Each container is cut from the mould once the plastic has cooled and hardened. unit-level 2 patents are obtained for each new type of container mould. facility-level 3. plastic resins are used as the main direct material for the containers. product-level 4. a plant manager oversees the entire manufacturing operation. facility-level 5. the sales force incurs travel expenses to attend various trade shows throughout the country to market the containers. product-level 6. each container product line has a product line manager. product-level 7 the extrusion machine is calibrated for each batch of containers made. facility-level 8. each type of container has its own unique moulds. unit-level 9. routine maintenance is performed on the extrusion machines. facility-level 10. rent is paid for the building that houses the manufacturing processes. classify each activity as either unit-level, batch-level, product-level, or facility-level.