Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s) Below

question 48

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Galt Industries has 50 million shares outstanding and a market capitalization of $1.25 billion. It also has $750 million in debt outstanding. Galt Industries has decided to delever the firm by issuing new equity and completely repaying all the outstanding debt. Assume perfect capital markets.
-Suppose you are a shareholder in Galt industries holding 600 shares,and you disagree with this decision to delever the firm.You can undo the effect of this decision by:

• A) Borrow $6,000 and buy 240 shares of stock
• B) Sell 240 shares of stock and lend $6,000
• C) Borrow $9,000 and buy 360 shares of stock
• D) Sell 360 shares of stock and lend $9,000

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