Walker, Inc., has no debt outstanding and a total market value of $180,000. Earnings before interest and taxes, EBIT, are projected to be $19,000 if economic conditions are normal. If there is an expansion in the economy, then EBIT will be $28,000. If there is a recession, then EBIT will be $12,000. Walker is considering a $66,000 debt issue with a 5% interest rate. The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock (this is known as recapitalization). There are currently 3,000 shares outstanding. Walker has a market-to-book ratio of 1.0
Before recapitalisation | |||
Recession | Normal | Expansion | |
EBIT | 12000 | 19000 | 28000 |
Less: Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
EBT | 12000 | 19000 | 28000 |
Less: Taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net Income | 12000 | 19000 | 28000 |
Equity | 180000 | 180000 | 180000 |
ROE | 6.67% | 10.56% | 15.56% |
After recapitalisation | |||
Recession | Normal | Expansion | |
EBIT | 12000 | 19000 | 28000 |
Less: Interest | 3300 | 3300 | 3300 |
EBT | 8700 | 15700 | 24700 |
Less: Taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net Income | 8700 | 15700 | 24700 |
Equity | 114000 | 114000 | 114000 |
ROE | 7.63% | 13.77% | 21.67% |
Walker, Inc., has no debt outstanding and a total market value of $180,000. Earnings before interest...
Walker, Inc., has no debt outstanding and a total market value of $180,000. Earnings before interest and taxes, EBIT, are projected to be $19,000 if economic conditions are normal. If there is an expansion in the economy, then EBIT will be $28,000. If there is a recession, then EBIT will be $12,000. Walker is considering a $66,000 debt issue with a 5% interest rate. The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock (this is known as recapitalization). There...
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