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

question 29

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Nielson Motors is currently an all-equity financed firm.It expects to generate EBIT of $20 million over the next year.Currently Nielson has 8 million shares outstanding and its stock is trading at $20.00 per share.Nielson is considering changing its capital structure by borrowing $50 million at an interest rate of 8% and using the proceeds to repurchase shares.Assume perfect capital markets.
-Nielson's EPS if they change their capital structure is closest to:

• A)$2.00.
• B)$2.30.
• C)$2.50.
• D)$2.90.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor, like utilities and depreciation.

Selling Expenses

Costs associated with the marketing and distribution of a company's products or services, including advertising, sales personnel salaries, and commissions.

Direct Materials Cost

The expense incurred for raw materials that are consumed directly in the manufacturing process of a product.

Automobile Manufacturer

A company that produces motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses, for sale on a large scale.