Problem 13-7 Leverage and Stock Value [LO 1] Cooke Co. is comparing two differen
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Problem 13-7 Leverage and Stock Value [LO 1]
Cooke Co. is comparing two different capital structures. Plan I would result in 9,000 shares of stock and $342,000 in debt. Plan II would result in 12,600 shares of stock and $205,200 in debt. The interest rate on the debt is 10 percent. The all-equity plan would result in 18,000 shares of stock outstanding. Ignore taxes for this problem.
What is the price per share of equity under Plan I?
What is the price per share of equity under Plan II?
Required:Explanation / Answer
a)
Price per share under plan 1:
= $342,000÷(18,000-9,000)
= $38 per share
b)
Price per share under plan 2:
= $205,200÷(18,000-12,600)
= $38 per share