Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: Edwards Construction currently has debt outstanding with a market value of $

Edwards Construction currently has debt outstanding with a market value of $85,000 and a cost of 9 percent. The company has EBIT of $7,650 that is expected to continue in perpetuity. Assume there are...

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Q: What are the main differences between corporate debt and equity? Why

What are the main differences between corporate debt and equity? Why do some firms try to issue equity in the guise of debt?

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Q: Money, Inc., has no debt outstanding and a total market

Money, Inc., has no debt outstanding and a total market value of $275,000. Earnings before interest and taxes, EBIT, are projected to be $21,000 if economic conditions are normal. If there is strong e...

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Q: New Business Ventures, Inc., has an outstanding perpetual bond with

New Business Ventures, Inc., has an outstanding perpetual bond with a 10 percent coupon rate that can be called in one year. The bond makes annual coupon payments. The call premium is set at $150 over...

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Q: How would you answer in the following debate? Q :

How would you answer in the following debate? Q : Isn’t it true that the riskiness of a firm’s equity will rise if the firm increases its use of debt financing? A : Yes, that’s the essence of MM Propo...

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Q: Kolby Corp. is comparing two different capital structures. Plan I

Kolby Corp. is comparing two different capital structures. Plan I would result in 900 shares of stock and $65,700 in debt. Plan II would result in 1,900 shares of stock and $29,200 in debt. The intere...

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Q: What are the sources of agency costs of equity?

What are the sources of agency costs of equity?

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Q: Steinberg Corporation and Dietrich Corporation are identical firms except that Dietrich is

Steinberg Corporation and Dietrich Corporation are identical firms except that Dietrich is more levered. Both companies will remain in business for one more year. The companies’ economists agree that...

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Q: A company is contemplating a long-term bond issue. It

A company is contemplating a long-term bond issue. It is debating whether to include a call provision. What are the benefits to the company from including a call provision? What are the costs? How do...

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Q: Is there an easily identifiable debt–equity ratio that will maximize

Is there an easily identifiable debt–equity ratio that will maximize the value of a firm? Why or why not?

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