Boeing Is Considering Opening a Plant in One of Two

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Essay

Boeing is considering opening a plant in one of two neighboring states. One state has a corporate tax rate of 15 percent. If operated in this state, the plant is expected to generate $1,200,000 pretax profit. The other state has a corporate tax rate of 5 percent. If operated in this state, the plant is expected to generate $1,085,000 of pretax profit. Which state should Boeing choose based upon tax considerations only? Why do you think the plant in the state with a lower tax rate would produce a lower pretax income?

Analyze the relationship between sales revenue, fixed and variable costs, and their impact on a firm's profitability.

Compute and interpret the degree of financial leverage (DFL) for a firm.

Understand the implications of changes in EBIT on EPS, given a company's capital structure.

Assess the impact of sales variations on operating income using the concept of operating leverage.

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Definitions:

User Cost

The opportunity cost of using a durable good or natural resource, factoring in depreciation and the forgone interest that could have been earned if the money was invested elsewhere.

Total Cost Curves

A graphical representation showing how the total cost of production changes with the level of output, typically upward sloping due to rising production costs.

Extraction Cost

The expenses associated with removing natural resources from the earth, such as mining or drilling.