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question 56

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Assume that Rose Corporation's (RC) EBIT is not expected to grow in the future and that all earnings are paid out as dividends.RC is currently an all-equity firm.It expects to generate earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $6 million over the next year.Currently RC has 5 million shares outstanding and its stock is trading for a price of $12.00 per share.RC is considering borrowing $12 million at a rate of 6% and using the proceeds to repurchase shares at the current price of $12.00.
-Following the borrowing of $12 million and subsequent share repurchase,the equity cost of capital for RC is closest to:

• A)12%.
• B)9%.
• C)11.0%.
• D)10%.

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Definitions:

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

This ratio measures a company's ability to cover its fixed charges, such as interest and leases, with its earnings before interest and taxes.

EBITDA

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, a measure of a company's overall financial performance.

Loan Agreements

Contracts between a borrower and a lender outlining the terms and conditions of a loan.

Net Income

Net income is the total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and costs, have been subtracted from total revenue.