Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: Kolby Corp. is comparing two different capital structures. Plan I

Kolby Corp. is comparing two different capital structures. Plan I would result in 900 shares of stock and $65,700 in debt. Plan II would result in 1,900 shares of stock and $29,200 in debt. The intere...

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Q: Refer to the observed capital structures given in Table 17.3

Refer to the observed capital structures given in Table 17.3 of the text. What do you notice about the types of industries with respect to their average debt–equity ratios? Are certa...

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Q: Fountain Corporation’s economists estimate that a good business environment and a bad

Fountain Corporation’s economists estimate that a good business environment and a bad business environment are equally likely for the coming year. The managers of Fountain must choos...

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Q: What are the direct and indirect costs of bankruptcy? Briefly explain

What are the direct and indirect costs of bankruptcy? Briefly explain each.

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Q: Bowdeen Manufacturing intends to issue callable, perpetual bonds with annual coupon

Bowdeen Manufacturing intends to issue callable, perpetual bonds with annual coupon payments. The bonds are callable at $1,175. One-year interest rates are 9 percent. There is a 60 percent probability...

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Q: Illinois Industries has decided to borrow money by issuing perpetual bonds with

Illinois Industries has decided to borrow money by issuing perpetual bonds with a coupon rate of 7 percent, payable annually. The one-year interest rate is 7 percent. Next year, there is a 35 percent...

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Q: Star, Inc., a prominent consumer products firm, is debating

Star, Inc., a prominent consumer products firm, is debating whether or not to convert its all-equity capital structure to one that is 35 percent debt. Currently there are 6,000 shares outstanding and...

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Q: As mentioned in the text, some firms have filed for bankruptcy

As mentioned in the text, some firms have filed for bankruptcy because of actual or likely litigation-related losses. Is this a proper use of the bankruptcy process?

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Q: Good Time Company is a regional chain department store. It will

Good Time Company is a regional chain department store. It will remain in business for one more year. The probability of a boom year is 60 percent and the probability of a recession is 40 percent. It...

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Q: Do you think preferred stock is more like debt or equity?

Do you think preferred stock is more like debt or equity? Why?

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