Consider Two Firms, U and L, Both with $50,000 in Assets

question 9

Essay

Consider two firms, U and L, both with $50,000 in assets. Firm U is unlevered, and firm L has $20,000 of debt that pays 8% interest. Firm U has 1,000 shares outstanding, while firm L has 600 shares outstanding. Mike owns 20% of firm L and believes that leverage works in his favor. Steve tells Mike that this is an illusion, and that with the possibility of borrowing on his own account at 8% interest, he can replicate Mike's payout from firm L.
-Given a level of operating income of $2,500, show the specific strategy that Mike has in mind.

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Definitions:

Fractured Granitic

Describes granitic rock that has been broken or cracked, often by natural processes such as tectonic movement or weathering.

Metamorphosed Rocks

Rocks that have undergone a physical or chemical change due to extreme heat and pressure, altering their original mineralogy and texture.

Mineral Deposit

Dense gatherings of minerals from which materials of economic value can be obtained.

Weathering

The breakdown of rocks, soil, and minerals as well as artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, organisms, and water.