Stockwell Financial Services is considering two plans for raising $600,000 to expand operations. Plan A is to borrow at 6%, and plan B is to issue 125,000 shares of common stock at $4.80 per share. Before any new financing, Stockwell Financial Services has net income of $300,000 and 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Assume you own most of Stockwell
Stockwell Financial Services is considering two plans for raising $600,000 to expand operations. Plan A is to borrow at 6%, and plan B is to issue 125,000 shares of common stock at $4.80 per share. Before any new financing, Stockwell Financial Services has net income of $300,000 and 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Assume you own most of Stockwell Financial Services' existing stock. Management believes the company can use the new funds to earn additional income of $500,000 before interest and taxes. Stockwell Financial Services' income tax rate is 25%.
Requirements
1. Analyze Stockwell Financial Services' situation to determine which plan will result in the higher earnings per share.
2. Which plan allows you to retain control of the company? Which plan creates more financial risk for the company? Which plan do you prefer? Why? Present your conclusion in a memo to Stockwell Financial Services' board of directors.
Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on...
Requirements
1. Analyze Stockwell Financial Services' situation to determine which plan will result in the higher earnings per share.
2. Which plan allows you to retain control of the company? Which plan creates more financial risk for the company? Which plan do you prefer? Why? Present your conclusion in a memo to Stockwell Financial Services' board of directors.
Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on...
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