In an M&A evaluation using APV method, the target company currently (year 0) has $5 million of debt outstanding. The debt balance then is expected to increase by 5% at the end of each year for the foreseeable future. The cost of debt as well as coupon rate is expected to remain constant at 12%. Assume the company is in the 34% tax bracket. Calculate the present value of the overall tax shield benefit of debt (i.e., PV(TS)) O 2.9 mil 0.6 mil 3.4 mil O 1.8 mil