Arnell Industries has just issued $10 million in debt (at par). The firm will pay interest only on this debt. Arnell's marginal tax rate is expected to be 35% for the foreseeable future. a. Suppose Arnell pays interest of 6% per year on its debt. What is its annual interest tax shield? b. What is the present value of the interest tax shield, assuming its risk is the same as the loan? c. Suppose instead that the interest rate on the debt is 5%. What is the present value of the interest tax shield in this case?
Arnell Industries has just issued $10 million in debt (at par). The firm will pay interest only on this debt. Arnell's marginal tax rate is expected to be 35% for the foreseeable future. a. Suppose Arnell pays interest of 6% per year on its debt. What is its annual interest tax shield? b. What is the present value of the interest tax shield, assuming its risk is the same as the loan? c. Suppose instead that the interest rate on the debt is 5%. What is the present value of the interest tax shield in this case?
Chapter12: The Cost Of Capital
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 10QTD
Related questions
Question
100%
General Accounting Question provide solution

Transcribed Image Text:Arnell Industries has just issued $10 million in debt (at par).
The firm will pay interest only on this debt. Arnell's marginal
tax rate is expected to be 35% for the foreseeable future.
a. Suppose Arnell pays interest of 6% per year on its debt.
What is its annual interest tax shield?
b. What is the present value of the interest tax shield,
assuming its risk is the same as the loan?
c. Suppose instead that the interest rate on the debt is 5%.
What is the present value of the interest tax shield in this
case?
Expert Solution

This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
Step by step
Solved in 2 steps

Recommended textbooks for you

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Finance
ISBN:
9781337514835
Author:
MOYER
Publisher:
CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Finance
ISBN:
9781337514835
Author:
MOYER
Publisher:
CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT