1- Consider a project of the Pearson Company. The timing and size of the incremental after-tax cash flows for an all-equ
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1- Consider a project of the Pearson Company. The timing and size of the incremental after-tax cash flows for an all-equity firm are $-2000, $305, $610, $555, $500 from year 0 to 4 respectively. The unlevered cost of equity is 30%.
a. Calculate the NPV? Should this project be accepted?
b. The firm finances the project with $20000 debt at 11% with $100 after-tax flotation costs. Principal is repaid at $3000 per year with added interest. Pearson’s tax rate is 60%. The net present value of the project under leverage? Now, Should this project be accepted?
a. Calculate the NPV? Should this project be accepted?
b. The firm finances the project with $20000 debt at 11% with $100 after-tax flotation costs. Principal is repaid at $3000 per year with added interest. Pearson’s tax rate is 60%. The net present value of the project under leverage? Now, Should this project be accepted?