Arnell Industries has 5.5 million in permanent debt outstanding. The firm will pay interest only on this debt.​ Arnell's marginal tax rate is expected to be 40% for the foreseeable future. a. Suppose Arnell pays interest of 9% per year on its debt. What is its annual interest tax​ shield? b. What is the present value of the interest tax​ shield, assuming its risk is the same as the​ loan? c. Suppose instead the interest rate on the debt were 7%. What is the present value of the interest tax shield in this​ case?

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Arnell Industries has 5.5 million in permanent debt outstanding. The firm will pay interest only on this debt.​ Arnell's marginal tax rate is expected to be 40% for the foreseeable future. a. Suppose Arnell pays interest of 9% per year on its debt. What is its annual interest tax​ shield? b. What is the present value of the interest tax​ shield, assuming its risk is the same as the​ loan? c. Suppose instead the interest rate on the debt were 7%. What is the present value of the interest tax shield in this​ case?

 

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