AK, Inc Is Considering Issuing Additional Long-Term Debt to Finance an an Expansion

question 30

Multiple Choice

AK, Inc. is considering issuing additional long-term debt to finance an expansion. The company currently has $20 million in 5% debt outstanding. Its earnings after-tax (EAT) are $3.0 million, and its marginal and average tax rate is 40 percent. The company is required by the debt holders to maintain its times interest earned ratio at 3.0 or greater. How much additional 10 percent debt can the company issue now and maintain its times interest earned ratio at 3.0? Assume for this calculation that earnings before interest and taxes remains at its present level.

• A) $10 million
• B) $ 6 million
• C) $ 1 million
• D) $5 million

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Definitions:

Placement

The strategic positioning of products within a store or online space to maximize visibility and sales.

Outbound Transportation

The movement of finished goods from a company to their destination, typically end customers or distribution centers.

Inbound Costs

Expenses related to the transportation, receipt, and handling of goods coming into a business from suppliers, including freight, storage, and labor costs.

Time To Market

The duration of time from the conception of a product until it is available for sale, with shorter times often providing competitive advantage.