The beta of Kimberly-Clark firm is now 0.91 and the Debt-to-Equity ratio is 12%. Assume that Kimberly-Clark is planning to increase its Debt-to-Equity ratio to 30%. Given that the corporate tax rate is 40%, its new beta will be: A. 1.00 B. 0.86 C. 0.95 D. 1.2 E. None of the above

The beta of Kimberly-Clark firm is now 0.91 and the Debt-to-Equity ratio is 12%. Assume that Kimberly-Clark is planning to increase its Debt-to-Equity ratio to 30%. Given that the corporate tax rate is 40%, its new beta will be: A. 1.00 B. 0.86 C. 0.95 D. 1.2 E. None of the above

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Orion is financed with 26% debt and the rest equity. Orion has an equity beta of 1.2, a debt beta of 0 and a marginal tax rate of 26%.If Orion issues debt to repurchase equity so that the new firm is now 52% debt, what will be its new equity beta? (Continue to assume the debt beta remains at 0.)
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