Hammerson plc is comparing two different capital structures: an allequity plan (Plan I) and a levered plan

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Hammerson plc is comparing two different capital structures: an allequity plan (Plan I) and a levered plan (Plan II). Under Plan I, Hammerson would have 712 million shares of equity outstanding. Under Plan II, there would be 475 million shares of equity outstanding and £1 billion in debt outstanding. The interest rate on the debt is 5 per cent and there are no taxes.

(a) If EBIT is £459 million, which plan will result in the higher EPS?

(b) If EBIT is £80 million, which plan will result in the higher EPS?

(c) What is the break-even EBIT?

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Corporate Finance

ISBN: 9780077173630

3rd Edition

Authors: David Hillier, Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, Bradford D. Jordan, Jeffrey F. Jaffe

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