Problem:
Crumpley Co. has $5 M is current assets, zero debt, in 40% tax bracket, net income of $1 M. NI is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5%/year. 200,000 shares outstanding and current WACC of 13.40%. The company is considering a recapitalizaiton where it will issue $1M in debt and use proceeds to repurchase stock. Before-tax cost of debt is 11%, equity will rise to 14.5%. What is the stock's current price/share before recapitalization and following recap (co. maintains same payout ratio)?