The finance manager of the GZA Ltd is considering a recapitalization plan that would convert GZA from its current all-equity capital structure to one including substantial financial leverage. -GZA now has 10,000,000 ordinary shares outstanding, which are selling for $15 each, and the company’s EBIT is expected to be $12,000,000 per year for the foreseeable future. -The recapitalization proposal is to issue $60,000,000 worth of long-term, perpetual debt at an annual interest rate of 3.0% and use the proceeds to repurchase 4,000,000 ordinary shares worth $60,000,000. Assume perfect capital markets with no market frictions such as corporate or personal income taxes. Calculate the breakeven level of EBIT where the earnings per share are the same under the current and proposed capital structures.

The finance manager of the GZA Ltd is considering a recapitalization plan that would convert GZA from its current all-equity capital structure to one including substantial financial leverage. -GZA now has 10,000,000 ordinary shares outstanding, which are selling for $15 each, and the company’s EBIT is expected to be $12,000,000 per year for the foreseeable future. -The recapitalization proposal is to issue $60,000,000 worth of long-term, perpetual debt at an annual interest rate of 3.0% and use the proceeds to repurchase 4,000,000 ordinary shares worth $60,000,000. Assume perfect capital markets with no market frictions such as corporate or personal income taxes. Calculate the breakeven level of EBIT where the earnings per share are the same under the current and proposed capital structures.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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