Reference no: EM132552202
Here are book- and market-value balance sheets of the United Frypan Company (figures in $ millions):
Book Value Balance Sheet
Net working capital $30 Debt: $50
Long term assets $70 Equity: $50
$100 $100
Market Value Balance Sheet
Net working capital $30 Debt: $50
Long term assets $160 Equity: $140
$190 $190
Assume that MM's theory holds except for taxes. There is no growth, and the $50 of debt is expected to be permanent. Assume a 21% corporate tax rate.
Question a. How much of the firm's market value is accounted for by the debt-generated tax shield? (Enter your answer in million rounded to 2 decimal places.)
Question b. What is United Frypan's after-tax WACC if rDebt = 7.8% and rEquity = 15.2%? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)
Question c. Now suppose that Congress passes a law that eliminates the deductibility of interest for tax purposes after a grace period of 5 years. What will be the new value of the firm, other things equal? Assume a borrowing rate of 7.8%. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer in million rounded to 2 decimal places.