Southern Timber Company expects to earn $10 million in EBIT in the coming year. After that, its EBIT is expected to grow by 4% per year in perpetuity. Southern Timber is currently an unlevered firm with a cost of capital of 6%. The corporate tax rate is 30%. A panel of professional financial experts indicates that the company can enjoy a tax shield benefit of $20 million in firm value if the company changes its capital structure by allowing a certain amount of debt. What would be the value of Southern Timber Company if it decides to undertake the capital structure suggested by these financial experts?

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Southern Timber Company expects to earn $10 million in EBIT in the coming year. After that,
its EBIT is expected to grow by 4% per year in perpetuity. Southern Timber is currently an
unlevered firm with a cost of capital of 6%. The corporate tax rate is 30%. A panel of
professional financial experts indicates that the company can enjoy a tax shield benefit of $20
million in firm value if the company changes its capital structure by allowing a certain amount
of debt. What would be the value of Southern Timber Company if it decides to undertake the
capital structure suggested by these financial experts?

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