Assume Lehman Health requires $500,000 in assets to begin operations. If all-equity financed, Lehman Health’s owners will put up the entire $500,000 needed to purchase the assets. The owners decide to finance 40% of debt at a 10% interest rate, and will contribute the remainder. Revenues are projected to be $200,000 and operating costs are forecasted at $125,000. Lehman Health is in the 25% tax bracket. Using the information given, construct the P&L statement for Lehman Health to determine the ROE and Return Dollar Amount under All Equity and 40% debt (Show all work for full credit)
What is the optimal choice and why?