Question: A firm is considering two mutually exclusive projects (named A and B). The cash flows in each of two states of the worlds are provided
A firm is considering two mutually exclusive projects (named A and B). The cash flows in each of two states of the worlds are provided for each of the projects. The projects cost the same.
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| Project A | Project B | ||
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| Boom | Recession | Boom | Recession |
| Probability | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Cash flow | $200 | $100 | $220 | $60 |
| Payment to debt holders | $100 | $100 | $100 | $50 |
| Distribution to stockholders | $100 | $0 | $120 | $10 |
In the scenario described above:
A) Shareholders will ask managers to choose value maximizing project A and there will be no conflict between shareholders and bondholders.
B) Shareholders will ask managers to choose project B and there will be a conflict between shareholders and bondholders.
C) Bondholders will prefer project B.
D) Bondholders will be indifferent between project A and B because they only get a fixed return.
E) None of the above is correct.
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