Problem:
Kyle Corporation is comparing two different capital structures, an all-equity plan (Plan I) and a levered plan (Plan II). Under Plan I, Kyle would have 400,000 shares of stock outstanding. Under Plan II, there would be 260,000 shares of stock outstanding and $6,020,000 in debt outstanding. The interest rate on the debt is 10 percent, and there are no taxes.
Required:
What is the break-even EBIT?
Note: Provide support for your rationale.