KN&J Expects Its EBIT to Be $147,000 Every Year Forever

question 75

Multiple Choice

KN&J expects its EBIT to be $147,000 every year forever. The company currently has no debt but can borrow at 7.6 percent while its cost of equity is 14.6 percent. The tax rate is 21 percent. What will be the value of the company if it borrows $40,000 and uses the loan proceeds to repurchase shares?

• A) $654,452
• B) $646,667
• C) $803,811
• D) $606,667
• E) $681,588

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Definitions:

Kinked Demand Curve

A demand theory in oligopolistic markets where firms face a steeper demand curve for price increases and a flatter curve for price decreases due to competitive pricing behaviors.

Price Cuts

Reductions in the selling price of goods or services, often used as a strategy to increase demand or market share.

Profit-Maximizing Firm

A business whose primary objective is to achieve the highest possible profits through its operations and investments.

Market Share

The part of the market under the control of a specific company or product.