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question 28

Multiple Choice

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Suppose that Rose Industries is considering the acquisition of another firm in its industry for $100 million.The acquisition is expected to increase Rose's free cash flow by $5 million the first year,and this contribution is expected to grow at a rate of 3% every year thereafter.Rose currently maintains a debt to equity ratio of 1,its corporate tax rate is 21%,its cost of debt rD is 6%,and its cost of equity rE is 10%.Rose Industries will maintain a constant debt-equity ratio for the acquisition.
-Given that Rose issues new debt of $50 million initially to fund the acquisition,the present value of the interest tax shield for this acquisition is closest to:

• A)$24 million.
• B)$50 million.
• C)$20 million.
• D)$15 million.

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