Problem:
The Aggie Company has EBIT of $60,000 and market value debt of $100,000 with a 9% coupon rate. The cost of equity for an all equity firm is 14%. Aggie has a 40% corporate tax rate. Investors face a 25% tax rate on debt receipts and a 20% rate on equity.
Required:
Question 1: What is the value of Aggie as an unlevered firm?
Question 2: What is the Miller leverage tax shield value for Aggie?
Question 3: What is the value of Aggie as a levered firm?
Note: Show supporting computations in good form.