What Is the Market Value of Barings, a Firm with Total

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the market value of Barings, a firm with total assets of $100 million and $30 million in perpetual debt in its capital structure? Barings' cost of equity is 15%, and its cost of debt is 10%. Expected perpetual net operating income (EBIT) will be $17 million, and the marginal tax rate is 40%.

• A) $86.0 million
• B) $104.0 million
• C) $98.0 million
• D) $92.7 million

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