The unlevered firm expects to earn 250000 in net operating


The unlevered firm expects to earn $250,000 in net operating income each year for the foreseeable future. It has a tax rate of 40% and has a capitalization rate of 8% equal to the industry required return for this type of firm. It calculates that there is a 10% chance the firm will fall into bankruptcy in any given year and that, if bankruptcy does occur, it will impose direct and indirect costs totaling $48,000. Assume that, in the event of bankruptcy, the firm will reorganize and continue operations indefinitely, with a constant 10% probability of reentering bankruptcy. If necessary, use the industry required return for discounting bankruptcy costs. Assume that the firm considers borrowing $500,000 debt at an interest rate 5% and use the proceeds to repurchase an equal amount of outstanding stock. With this level of debt, the likelihood of falling into bankruptcy in any given year increases to 15%, and if bankruptcy occurs then it will impose direct and indirect costs totaling $48,000. With all benefits and costs considered, what is the overall value of the unlevered firm if no debt is used?

Request for Solution File

Ask an Expert for Answer!!
Financial Management: The unlevered firm expects to earn 250000 in net operating
Reference No:- TGS01406448

Expected delivery within 24 Hours