XYZ anticipates earning $1,500,000 and paying $300,000 in dividends this year. XYZ's capital structure is 20% debt and 80% equity and its tax rate is 35%.  Compute the equity breakpoint to the nearest dollar

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XYZ anticipates earning $1,500,000 and paying $300,000 in dividends this year. XYZ's capital structure is 20% debt and 80% equity and its tax rate is 35%.  Compute the equity breakpoint to the nearest dollar.

 

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Equity break point = Addition to retained earnings / Weight of equity 

 

 

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