Galaxy Corporation is proposing a recapitalization that would increase its debt level and interest cost. The company will sell new bonds and repurchase shares of its common stock with the proceeds. According to the company's CFO, the initiative will not affect net assets or operating profits, but it will raise earnings per share (EPS). Which of the following statements is CORRECT, assuming the CFO's calculations are correct? * Since the proposed plan raises Galaxy's financial risk, the company's stock price can fall even if EPS rises. More bonds will be issued under the plan, increasing their liquidity and, as a result, lowering the interest rate on the bonds that are currently outstanding. Since the plan is expected to raise EPS, net income is also expected to grow. If the strategy succeeds in increasing EPS, the stock price would rise at the same rate. If the plan decreases the WACC, the stock price is likely to fall as well.

Galaxy Corporation is proposing a recapitalization that would increase its debt level and interest cost. The company will sell new bonds and repurchase shares of its common stock with the proceeds. According to the company's CFO, the initiative will not affect net assets or operating profits, but it will raise earnings per share (EPS). Which of the following statements is CORRECT, assuming the CFO's calculations are correct? * Since the proposed plan raises Galaxy's financial risk, the company's stock price can fall even if EPS rises. More bonds will be issued under the plan, increasing their liquidity and, as a result, lowering the interest rate on the bonds that are currently outstanding. Since the plan is expected to raise EPS, net income is also expected to grow. If the strategy succeeds in increasing EPS, the stock price would rise at the same rate. If the plan decreases the WACC, the stock price is likely to fall as well.

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