Here are book- and market-value balance sheets of the United Frypan Company (figures in $ millions):
Assume that MM’s theory holds except for taxes. There is no growth, and the $60 of debt is expected to be permanent. Assume a 21% corporate tax rate.
a.How much of the firm's market value is accounted for by the debt-generated tax shield?(Enter your answer in million rounded to 2 decimal places.)
b.What is United Frypan’s after-tax WACC ifrDebt= 6.7% andrEquity= 16.3%?(Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)
c.Now suppose that Congress passes a law that eliminates the deductibility of interest for tax purposes after a grace period of 5 years. What will be the new value of the firm, other things equal? Assume a borrowing rate of 6.7%.(Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer in million rounded to 2 decimal places.)
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