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Russell%u2019s Enterprises changed its capital structure from an all-equity firm

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Question

Russell%u2019s Enterprises changed its capital structure from an all-equity firm to one with 40 percent debt financing. The cost of debt is 8 percent. Wayne owns 300 shares of Russell%u2019s stock and prefers the firm be all equity financed. What can Wayne do to offset Russell%u2019s use of leverage? Ignore taxes.



a. borrow money and purchase an additional 120 shares of Russell%u2019s stock


b. sell all his shares in Russell and loan out the proceeds


c. borrow money equal to his investment in Russell%u2019s and loan out the borrowed funds at 8 percent


d. sell 120 shares of Russell%u2019s stock and loan out the proceeds at 8 percent

Explanation / Answer

a. borrow money and purchase an additional 120 shares of Russell%u2019s stock