Question: Current cap. structure Proposed cap. structure Assets $15 million $15 million Debt $0 $6 million Equity $15 million $9 million Share price $25.00 $22.50 Shares

Current cap. structure Proposed cap. structure
Assets $15 million $15 million
Debt $0 $6 million
Equity $15 million $9 million
Share price $25.00 $22.50
Shares outstanding 600,000 ???
Bond coupon rate N/A 8%

EBIT is expected to be $2.5 million, but could be as high as $3.5 million if an economic expansion occurs, or as low as $2 million if a recession occurs. All values are market values. There are no taxes. What is EPS during an expansion for the proposed capital structure?

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  • $4.17

  • $6.00

  • $5.83

  • $7.55

  • $5.00

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