ABC SAOG needs RO. 5 million for the installation of a new factory. The new factory expects to yield annual Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) of RO. 600,000. In choosing a financial plan, ABC SAOG has an objective of maximizing earnings per share (EPS). The company proposes to issue ordinary shares and raise the debt of RO. 500,000, RO. 1,500,000 or RO. 2,000,000. The current market price per share is RO. 350 and is expected to drop to RO. 150 if the funds are borrowed in excess of RO. 1,800,000. Funds can be borrowed at the following rates: Up to RO. 500,000 at 7% Over RO. 500,000 to RO. 2,000,000 at 9% Over RO. 2,000,000 at 14% Assuming a tax rate of 40%, advise the company.

ABC SAOG needs RO. 5 million for the installation of a new factory. The new factory expects to yield annual Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) of RO. 600,000. In choosing a financial plan, ABC SAOG has an objective of maximizing earnings per share (EPS). The company proposes to issue ordinary shares and raise the debt of RO. 500,000, RO. 1,500,000 or RO. 2,000,000. The current market price per share is RO. 350 and is expected to drop to RO. 150 if the funds are borrowed in excess of RO. 1,800,000. Funds can be borrowed at the following rates: Up to RO. 500,000 at 7% Over RO. 500,000 to RO. 2,000,000 at 9% Over RO. 2,000,000 at 14% Assuming a tax rate of 40%, advise the company.

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