Assume JUP Has Debt with a Book Value of $24

question 29

Multiple Choice

Assume JUP has debt with a book value of $24 million, trading at 120% of par value. The firm has book equity of $28 million, and 2 million shares trading at $20 per share. What weights should JUP use in calculating its WACC?

• A) 41.86% for debt, 58.14% for equity
• B) 37.67% for debt, 62.33% for equity
• C) 33.49% for debt, 66.51% for equity
• D) 29.30% for debt, 70.70% for equity

Calculate and interpret break-even lease payments.

Appreciate the significance of cost of debt in leasing versus buying decisions.

Understand the role of CCA (capital cost allowance) classes in the context of depreciation for leasing and buying analysis.

Analyze the impact of tax loss carryovers on financial decisions related to leasing versus purchasing.

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