An unlevered company operates in perfect markets and has net operating income (EBIT) of $2,000,000. Assume that the required return on assets for firms in this industry is 8 percent.
The firm issues $10 million worth of debt, with a required return of 6.5 percent, and uses the proceeds to repurchase outstanding stock. There are no corporate or personal taxes.
a. What is the market value and required return of this firm's stock before the repurchase transaction, according to M&M Proposition I?
b. What is the market value and required return of this firm's remaining stock after the repurchase transaction, according to M&M Proposition II?