Corporate Finance
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Author: Jonathan Berk, Peter DeMarzo
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 16, Problem 26P
Ralston Enterprises has assets that will have a market value in one year as follows:
That is, there is a 1% chance the assets will be worth $70 million, a 6% chance the assets will be worth $80 million, and so on. Suppose the CEO is contemplating a decision that will benefit her personally but will reduce the value of the firm's assets by $10 million. The CEO is likely to proceed with this decision unless it substantially increases the firm's risk of bankruptcy.
- a. If Ralston has debt due of $75 million in one year, the CEO’s decision will increase the probability of bankruptcy by what percentage?
- b. What level of debt provides the CEO with the biggest incentive not to proceed with the decision?
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Corporate Finance
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