EBK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: THEORY & PRAC
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781305886902
Author: EHRHARDT
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 15, Problem 7MC
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
Company P is a regional pizza restaurant chain. The given details are as follows,
EBIT is $50 million,
Tax rate is 40%,
Risk-free
Market risk premium is 6%,
Outstanding shares 10 million.
As of now company is financed with equity only, there is no debt. Now, the company wanted to raise capital by using some debt. When the company were to recapitalize, then debt would be issued, and funds received would be used as repurchase stock.
To discuss: Empirical evidences on capital structure and implications for managers.
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