When a Company's Project Results in a Return and Profits

question 75

Multiple Choice

When a company's project results in a return and profits which exceed the cost of its debt borrowing:

• A) both the debt holders and shareholders can share in the profits.
• B) only the shareholders may share in the profits.
• C) the interest payments to the debt holders may increase.
• D) its cost of capital increases.

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