Driver Corporation Faces an IOS Schedule Calling for a Capital

question 51

Multiple Choice

Driver Corporation faces an IOS schedule calling for a capital budget of $60 million.Its optimal capital structure is 60 percent equity and 40 percent debt.Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were $98 million for the year.The firm has $200 million in assets,pays an average of 10 percent on all its debt,and faces a marginal tax rate of 34 percent.If the firm maintains a residual dividend policy and will keep its optimal capital structure intact,what will be the amount of the dividends it pays out after financing its capital budget?

• A) $23.4 million
• B) $59.4 million
• C) $20.76 million
• D) $30.0 million
• E) $0

Assess the consequences of material and minor breaches in contractual agreements.

Identify the legal requirements and outcomes of substituted contracts, novations, and accord and satisfaction.

Examine the concepts of substantial performance, tender, and specific performance.

Evaluate the application of the doctrine of commercial impracticability and frustration of purpose.

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