Apex Innovations has assets with a market value of $750 million, of which $120 million is cash. The company has debt with a market value of $280 million and 40 million shares outstanding. Assuming perfect capital markets, if the company distributes the $120 million in cash as a dividend, calculate its debt-to- equity ratio after the dividend payment.
Apex Innovations has assets with a market value of $750 million, of which $120 million is cash. The company has debt with a market value of $280 million and 40 million shares outstanding. Assuming perfect capital markets, if the company distributes the $120 million in cash as a dividend, calculate its debt-to- equity ratio after the dividend payment.
Chapter3: Evaluation Of Financial Performance
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Transcribed Image Text:Apex Innovations has assets with a market value of
$750 million, of which $120 million is cash. The
company has debt with a market value of $280 million
and 40 million shares outstanding. Assuming perfect
capital markets, if the company distributes the $120
million in cash as a dividend, calculate its debt-to-
equity ratio after the dividend payment.
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