Suppose you work for Shah Corporation
as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The firm has no debt
outstanding. Total market value of the firm is $5,977,000. Earnings
before interest and taxes, EBIT, are projected to be $393,000 if
economic conditions are normal. If there is strong expansion in the
economy, then EBIT will be 20% higher. If there is a recession,
then EBIT will be 30% lower. Shah Corporation is considering a
$1,175,000 debt issue with a 6% interest rate....