Following three problems Current Total assets $3,000,000,000 Tax rate 25% Operating income (EBIT) $8,000,000,000 Debt ratio 0%
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Following three problems | |||||
Current | Total assets | $3,000,000,000 | Tax rate | 25% | |
Operating income (EBIT) | $8,000,000,000 | Debt ratio | 0% | ||
Interest expense | $0 | WACC | 10% | ||
Net income | $480,000,000 | M/B ratio | 1.00× | ||
Share price | $32.00 | EPS | $3.20 | ||
Estimated growth rate | 0% | ||||
Dividend payout ratio | 100% |
After going through extensive analysis, the company has decided to target 30% debt and 70% equity based on market values. This strategy is expected to increase the cost of equity to 13%, assuming the pre-tax cost of debt 7%.
What is the target WACC?
What is the target firm value?
Do you agree with this target capital structure strategy as a more optimal capital structure? explain
Positive Ratings will be given
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ISBN: 978-0324302950
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Authors: Clyde P. Stickney
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