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Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
Shepard Industries is evaluating a proposal to expand its current distribution facilities. Management has projected the project will produce the following cash flows for the first two years (in millions) .

-The incremental EBIT for Shepard Industries in year two is closest to:

• A) $415
• B) $875
• C) $595
• D) $510

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Definitions:

Liquidating Dividend

A type of dividend paid by a company from its capital rather than its earnings, often during dissolution or winding down.

Date of Record

The cut-off date set by a company in order to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or distribution.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share (EPS) is a financial metric that represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating the company's profitability.

Excess Cash

The amount of cash holdings that exceed the normal operational needs of a company.