WRF ltd. is reviewing three possible capital structures, I, J and K, shown in the following table. Assume a 40% tax rate. Capital component Structure I Structure J Structure K Common stock (Required return) 10,000 shares (8%) 7,500 shares (10%) 5,000 shares (16%) Preferred stock (Annual dividend rate) $60,000 (20%) $60,000 (20%) $60,000 (20%) Long-term debt (Coupon rate) $40,000 (10%) $140,000 (13%) $240,000 (18%) Using appropriate measure, describe the level of financial risk of capital structure I, J & K. Find indifference points between capital structures J & K. Find indifference point between capital structures I & J.

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WRF ltd. is reviewing three possible capital structures, I, J and K, shown in the following table. Assume a
40% tax rate.
Capital component Structure I Structure J Structure K
Common stock (Required return) 10,000 shares (8%) 7,500 shares (10%) 5,000 shares (16%)
Preferred stock (Annual dividend rate) $60,000 (20%) $60,000 (20%) $60,000 (20%)
Long-term debt (Coupon rate) $40,000 (10%) $140,000 (13%) $240,000 (18%)

Using appropriate measure, describe the level of financial risk of capital structure I, J & K.

Find indifference points between capital structures J & K.

Find indifference point between capital structures I & J.

 

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