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The Shrieves Corporation has $10,000 that it plans to invest in marketablesecurities. It is choosing among AT&T bonds, which yield 7.5%, state of Florida muni bonds, which yield 5% (but are not taxable), and AT&T preferredstock, with a dividend yield of 6%. The corporate tax rate is 35%, and 70% ofthe dividends received are tax exempt. Find the after-tax rates of return on allthree securities.

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Solarcell Corporation has $20,000 that it plans to invest in marketable securities. It is choosing between AT&T bonds that yield 11%, State of Florida municipal bonds that yield 8%, and AT&T preferred stock with a dividend yield of 9%. Solarcell's corporate tax rate is 29.00 %, and 70% of the preferred stock dividends it receives are tax exempt. Assuming that the investments are equally risky and that Solarcell chooses strictly on the basis of after-tax returns, which security should be selected? Answer by giving the after-tax rate of return on the highest yielding security. a. 8.71% b.8.46% c. 7.56% Od. 6.41% .8.22%

Three different plans for financing an $18,000,000 corporation are under consideration by its organizers. Under each of the following plans, the securities will be issued at their par or face amount, and the income tax rate is estimated at 40% of income: Please see  the attachment for details: Instructions1. Determine the earnings per share of common stock for each plan, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $2,100,000.2. Determine the earnings per share of common stock for each plan, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $1,050,000.3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each plan.

Three different plans for financing an $80,000,000 corporation are under consideration by its organizers. Under each of the following plans, the securities will be issued at their par or face amount, and the income tax rate is estimated at 40% of income: Please see  the attachment for details: Instructions1. Determine for each plan the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $10,000,000.2. Determine for each plan the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $6,000,000.3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each plan.

Cooley Corporation has $20,000 that it plans to invest in marketable securities. It is choosing between MCI bonds which yield 10 percent, state of Colorado municipal bonds which yield 7 percent, and MCI preferred stock with a dividend yield of 8 percent. Cooley's corporate tax rate is 40 percent, and 70 percent of its dividends received are tax exempt. What is the after-tax rate of return on the highest yielding security?   A. a. 7.04%   B. b. 7.0%   C. c. 8.43%   D. d. 6.9%   E. e. 6.0%

13. Texas Inc. is all equity financed and uses common shares to finance its investments and operations. Texas Inc.'s 250,000 common shares are currently trading at a price of $45 each. The company's average tax rate is 35%. Ignoring distress costs, determine the price per share of Texas Inc. If Texas issues 1,000 bonds at a price of $900 each ($900,000 debt) in order to repurchase a proportion of its shares. Texas Inc.'s debt level is fixed in perpetuity and the risk of tax shields is the same as the risk of debt.

The following information available from Petra+ Corporation: ROA Tax rate Total assets (include only $2 million financed by debts(12%) and $4 million owners' equity Management of Petra Co. wants to expand its operations with additional $4 million. It has two alt- First alternative: issue $2 million bonds (12 %) and the others by issue ordinary shares. . Second alternative: issue $4 million bonds (12%). Assume ROA remains unchanged. Then answer the following question (1-3): 1. ROCE before expansion, is: 2. ROCE if use fist alternative, is: 3. ROCE if use second alternative, is: O 9% 30% $6 millions O

Three different plans for financing an $2,100,000 corporation are under consideration by its organizers. Under each of the following plans, the securities will be issued at their par or face amount, and the income tax rate is estimated at 40% of income:   Plan 1 Plan 2 Plan 3 10% Bonds _   _   $1,050,000   Preferred 5% stock, $80 par _   $1,050,000   525,000   Common stock, $2.1 par $2,100,000   1,050,000   525,000     Total $ 2,100,000   $ 2,100,000   $ 2,100,000   Required: 1.  Determine the earnings per share of common stock for each plan, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $4,200,000. Enter answers in dollars and cents, rounding to two decimal places.   Earnings Per Share on Common Stock Plan 1 $fill in the blank 1 Plan 2  fill in the blank 2 Plan 3  fill in the blank 3 2.  Determine the earnings per share of common stock for each plan, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $1,995,000. Enter answers in…

A corporation can earn 7.5% if it invests in municipal bonds. The corporation can also earn 8.5% (before-tax) by investing in preferred stock. Assume that the two investments have equal risk. What is the break-even corporate tax rate that makes the corporation indifferent between the two investments? Answer 35.39% 37.25% 39.22% 41.18% 43.24%.   Pls correct with steps.

Which of the following statements is correct about a corporation in the 35% tax bracket that can invest either in a bond paying 8% interest or in the preferred stock of another corporation that pays a 6% dividend?   a. The stock is preferred by approximately .17%.   b. The stock is preferred by approximately .80%.   c. The bond is preferred by approximately 1.30%.   d. The after-tax yields are identical on each.

Three different plans for financing a $7,400,000 corporation are under consideration by its organizers. Under each of the following plans, the securities will be issued at their par or face amount, and the income tax rate is estimated at 40% of income. Plan 1 Plan 2 Plan 3 10% bonds $3,700,000 Preferred 10% stock, $100 par $3,700,000 1,850,000 Common stock, $7.4 par $7,400,000 3,700,000 1,850,000 Total $7,400,000 $7,400,000 $7,400,000 Round the answers to nearest cent. Instructions: 1. Determine for each plan the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $14,800,000. Earnings per share of common stock Plan 1 $ per share Plan 2 $1 per share Plan 3 $4 per share 2. Determine for each plan the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $7,030,000. Earnings per share of common stock Plan 1 24 per share Plan 2 $4 per share Plan 3 $ per share

An investor purchases one municipal and one corporate bond that pay rates of return of 7.2% and 9.1%, respectively. If the investor is in the 15% marginal tax bracket, his or her and _, respectively. after-tax rates of return on the municipal and corporate bonds would be 7.2%;7.735% 8.471%:9.1% O 7.2%;9.1% 6.12%;7.735%

Companies U and L are identical in every respect except that U is unlevered while L has $20 million of 8% bonds outstanding. Assume: (1) All of the MM assumptions are met. (2) Both firms are subject to a 25% federal-plus-state corporate tax rate. (3) EBIT is $3 million. (4) The unlevered cost of equity is 12%.   What is rs for Firm U?

Companies U and L are identical in every respect except that U is unlevered while L has $20 million of 8% bonds outstanding. Assume: (1) All of the MM assumptions are met. (2) Both firms are subject to a 25% federal-plus-state corporate tax rate. (3) EBIT is $3 million. (4) The unlevered cost of equity is 12%. What is the WACC for Firm U?    % What is the WACC for Firm L?    %

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An investor purchases one municipal and one corporate bond that pay rates of return of 7.2% and 9.1%, respectively. If the investor is in the 12% marginal tax bracket, his or her after-tax rates of return on the municipal and corporate bonds would be ________ and ______, respectively. A) 7.2%; 9.1% B) 7.2%; 8.008% C) 6.12%; 7.735% D) 8.471%; 9.1% Provide an accurate answer with justification.

Three different plans for financing a $2,200,000 corporation are under consideration by its organizers. Under each of the following plans, the securities will be issued at their par or face amount, and the income tax rate is estimated at 40% of income. Plan 1 Plan 2 Plan 3 10% bonds $1,100,000 Preferred 10% stock, $100 par $1,100,000 550,000 Common stock, $2.2 par $2,200,000 1,100,000 550,000 Total $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 Round the answers to nearest cent.

An investor purchases one municipal and one corporate bond that pay rates of return of 6% and 8%, respectively. If the investor is in the 24% marginal tax bracket, his or her after-tax rates of return on the municipal and corporate bonds would be ________ and ______, respectively.         A)   6%; 8%                 B)   4.5%; 6%         C)   4.5%; 8%         D)   6%; 6.08%Please provide justification

An investor purchases one municipal and one corporate bond that pay rates of return of 7.2% and 9.1%, respectively. If the investor is in the 15% marginal tax bracket, his or her after-tax rates of return on the municipal and corporate bonds would be ________ and ______, respectively. A. 6.12%;7.735% B. 7.2%;7.735% C. 7.2%;9.1% D. 8.471%;9.1%