Triad Labs Has Total Assets of $120 Million and $40

question 27

Multiple Choice

Triad Labs has total assets of $120 million and $40 million of debt in its capital structure. Its current cost of equity is 13%, and its cost of debt is 8.5%. Triad is considering increasing its debt to $70 million and purchasing its own stock with proceeds from the sale of $30 million in debt with a cost of 9.5%, reducing equity to $50 million. The cost of equity will increase to 14.5%. Net operating income (EBIT) will remain at $12 million. If Triad has a marginal tax rate of 40%, should the firm increase its debt? Assume that both debt and EBIT are perpetual.

• A) No, the value of the firm decreases $15.9 million
• B) No, the value of the firm decreases $30.0 million
• C) Yes, the value of the firm increases $14.1 million
• D) Yes, the value of the firm increases $30.0 million

---

Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A method of product costing that includes all manufacturing costs, both fixed and variable, in the cost of a product.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining after variable costs have been subtracted from revenue, which contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

South Business Segment

A term possibly referring to a division or part of a company that operates in the southern region, focusing on geographical business segmentation.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overheads in the cost of a product.