QR Corporation is considering the following alternative plans of financing for raising $4,000,000:   The following additional information is available for PQR Corporation:   Earnings before bond interest and income taxes (EBIT) are $9,000,000. The tax rate is 35%. All bonds or stocks are issued at their par values. Interest is payable at the end of each year.

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PQR Corporation is considering the following alternative plans of financing for raising
$4,000,000:

 

The following additional information is available for PQR Corporation:

 

  1. Earnings before bond interest and income taxes (EBIT) are $9,000,000.
  2. The tax rate is 35%.
  3. All bonds or stocks are issued at their par values.
  4. Interest is payable at the end of each year.

 

 

Required:

Which plan should company choose & why (i.e. Explain the rationale behind selecting the plan)? Provide all the detailed calculations.

 

 
Plan 1
Plan 2
Plan 3
4,000,000 2,500,000 1,000,000
2,000,000
1,500,000 1,000,000
Issue Equity capital @$ 10
Issue 10% bonds
Issue Preference stock 10%, @$45
Total amount to be raised
4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000
Transcribed Image Text:Plan 1 Plan 2 Plan 3 4,000,000 2,500,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 Issue Equity capital @$ 10 Issue 10% bonds Issue Preference stock 10%, @$45 Total amount to be raised 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000
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