Meretreau Inc. is an industrial firm specializing in jet engines. It targeted its balance sheet fo0r which this unlevered firm has assets of $697, 445,000 and earnings of $21, 536,000 for which there are 9, 912, 378 shares outstanding. There is a proposal to take on $165,000,000 in debt at 6.62% interest. What is the breakeven level of earnings before interest if the proceeds from issuing debt are used to buyback the stock? Under what conditions should the recapitalization be pursued?