Mr Price, has no debt outstanding and a total market value of R150,000. Earnings before interest and taxes [EBIT] are projected to be R14,000 if economic conditions are normal. If there is a strong expansion in the economy, then EBIT will be 30% higher. If there is a recession, then EBIT will be 60% lower. Mr Price is considering a R60,000 debt issue with a 5% interest rate. The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock. There are currently 2,500 shares outstanding. Ignore taxes for this problem. Assuming that Mr Price goes through with recapitalization. Calculate earnings per share [EPS] under each the normal economic scenario after debt is issued. NB! The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock
Mr Price, has no debt outstanding and a total market value of R150,000. Earnings before interest and taxes [EBIT] are projected to be R14,000 if economic conditions are normal. If there is a strong expansion in the economy, then EBIT will be 30% higher. If there is a recession, then EBIT will be 60% lower. Mr Price is considering a R60,000 debt issue with a 5% interest rate. The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock. There are currently 2,500 shares outstanding. Ignore taxes for this problem. Assuming that Mr Price goes through with recapitalization. Calculate earnings per share [EPS] under each the normal economic scenario after debt is issued. NB! The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock
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