In: Finance
Which of the following is an effect of managers increasing the amount of debt used in the firm's funding mix?
Multiple Choice
the rate of return on common equity increases
a. and c.
the chance of financial distress or bankruptcy increases
the expected rate of return on assets increases
the number of shareholders increases
a. and c.
the rate of return on common equity increases
the chance of financial distress or bankruptcy increases
Due to increase in debt, chances of bankruptcy increases and shareholders also demand higher return due to more risk