The max corporation is planning a 4 million expansion this


The MAX Corporation is planning a $4 million expansion this year. The expansion can be financed by issuing either common stock or bonds. The new common stock can be sold for $60 per share. The bonds can be issued with a 12% coupon rate. The firm's existing shares of preferred stock pay dividends of $2.00 per share. The company's corporate income tax rate is 46%. The company's balance sheet prior to expansion is as follows: MAX Corporation Current assets $ 2,000,000 Fixed assets 8,000,000 Total assets $10,000,000 Current liabilities $ 1,500,000 Bonds: (8%, $1,000 par value) 1,000,000 (10%, $1,000 par value) 4,000,000 Preferred stock: ($100 par value) 500,000 Common stock: ($2 par value) 700,000 Retained earnings 2,300,000 Total liabilities and equity $10,000,000 a. Calculate the indifference level of EBIT between the two plans. b. If EBIT is expected to be $3 million, which plan will result in higher EPS?

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