BBA Ltd has just issued $10 million in debt (at par or face value). The firm will pay interest only on this debt. BBA’s marginal tax rate is expected to be 30% for the foreseeable future. a) Suppose BBA pays interest of 6% per year on its debt. What is its annual interest tax shield? b) What is the present value of the interest tax shield, assuming the tax shield’s risk is the same as that of the loan? c) Suppose instead that the interest rate on the debt is 5%. What is the present value of the interest tax shield in this case?

BBA Ltd has just issued $10 million in debt (at par or face value). The firm will pay interest only on this debt. BBA’s marginal tax rate is expected to be 30% for the foreseeable future. a) Suppose BBA pays interest of 6% per year on its debt. What is its annual interest tax shield? b) What is the present value of the interest tax shield, assuming the tax shield’s risk is the same as that of the loan? c) Suppose instead that the interest rate on the debt is 5%. What is the present value of the interest tax shield in this case?

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter17: Dynamic Capital Structures And Corporate Valuation

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