Target Corporation (TGT) has $2.14 million in assets that are currently financed with 100% equity. TGT’s EBIT is $385,000, and its tax rate is 25%. If TGT changes its capital structure to include 50% debt, its return on equity will increase. Assume the interest rate on debt is free. (justify your answer with numerical calculation) True False

Target Corporation (TGT) has $2.14 million in assets that are currently financed with 100% equity. TGT’s EBIT is $385,000, and its tax rate is 25%. If TGT changes its capital structure to include 50% debt, its return on equity will increase. Assume the interest rate on debt is free. (justify your answer with numerical calculation) True False

Financial Management: Theory & Practice

16th Edition

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Chapter7: Corporate Valuation And Stock Valuation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P: Ogier Incorporated currently has $800 million in sales, which are projected to grow by 10% in Year 1...

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