Marthas Grapvines Inc. is 100% equity finaning and has an expected perpetual EBIT = $4,000. The firm’s cost of equity is 15%. The firm is considering issuing $8,800 in new par bonds to add financial leverage to the firm. The proceeds of the debt will be used to repurchase equity. The cost of debt is 10% and the tax rate is 30 percent.
(a) What is the value of the firm under current capital structure of 100% equity financing?
(b) What will the value be if Marthas Grapvines Inc. borrows $8,800 and uses the proceeds to repurchase shares?
(c) What is the cost of equity after recapitalization?
(d) What is the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) after recapitalization?