The Big Easy Inc. target capital structure calls for 30% debt,
10% preferred stock, and 60% common equity. It has outstanding
25-year noncallable bonds with a face value of $1,000, a 9%
semi-annual coupon, and a market price of $1,187.66. The tax rate
is 40%. The company’s preferred stock currently trades at $65 and
pays a $5 annual dividend per share. The company’s common stock, on
the other hand, currently trades at $35 a share and just paid $4.56
annual...