Orange Inc., an orange juice producer with a current debt-to-equity ratio of 2, is considering expanding its operations to produce toothpaste. Unsurprisingly, the toothpaste industry faces a different set of risks than the orange juice industry. However, the executives at Orange Inc. observe that Paste Inc., a toothpaste company, has a cost of equity of 12%, a cost of debt of 6%, and a debt-to-value ratio of 40%. Orange Inc. plans to finance its expansion into toothpaste production with 50% debt and 50% equity. The cost of debt for Orange Inc. is also 6%, and the corporate tax rate is 25%. Solve for the discount rate that Orange Inc. should use when evaluating whether to go forward with the expansion Note: Orange Inc. does not want to use the Adjusted Present Value method. Appropriate Rate = 12.08%
Appropriate Rate = 9.60%
Appropriate Rate = 13.20%
Appropriate Rate = 8.85%
Assume Last Inc. has no cash on hand, but wants to take on a project that adds $30 million in market value to the firm's assets, and has an NPV of $20 million. The project requires an initial investment of $10 million. LastQ Inc. wants to maintain its 50% Debt to Value Ratio.
How much debt should LastQ issue, and how much should they pay stockholders in dividends?
Issue $30 million in debt, pay $5 million to shareholders
Issue $15 million in debt, pay $5 million to shareholders Issue $10 million in debt, pay $20 million to shareholders
Issue $20 million in debt, pay $8 million to shareholders