Taggart Technologies Is Considering Issuing New Common Stock and Using

question 110

Multiple Choice

Taggart Technologies is considering issuing new common stock and using the proceeds to reduce its outstanding debt.The stock issue would have no effect on total assets,the interest rate Taggart pays,EBIT,or the tax rate.What is likely to occur if the company proceeds with the stock issue?

• A)The ROA will decline.
• B)The tax bill will increase.
• C)Net income will decrease.
• D)The times-interest-earned ratio will decrease.

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