Problem:
An unlevered company operates in prefect markets and has a earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $250,000. Assume that the required return on assets for firms in this industry is 12.5%. Suppose that the firm issues $1 million worth of debt with a required return of 5% and uses the proceeds to repurchase outstanding stock.
Required:
Question 1: What is the market value and required return of this firm's stock before the repurchase transaction?
Question 2: What is the market value and required return of this firm's remaining stock after the repurchase transaction?
Please show all work.