If a Firm Utilizes Debt Financing, an X% Decline in Earnings

question 50

True/False

If a firm utilizes debt financing, an X% decline in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) will result in a decline in earnings per share that is larger than X.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative forgone as the result of making a decision.

Voluntary Exchange

A transaction where two parties trade goods or services by mutual agreement without coercion.

Transaction Costs

Expenses incurred during the buying or selling process, not limited to the price of the good, like fees, taxes, or other costs associated with the transaction.

Middlemen

Intermediaries or agents who facilitate transactions between producers and consumers by buying goods from producers and selling them to consumers, often adding value through services like transportation or storage.