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1. (EBIT-EPS analysis) Abe Forrester and three of his friends from college have

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1.       (EBIT-EPS analysis) Abe Forrester and three of his friends from college have interested a group of venture capitalist in backing their business idea. The proposed operation would consist of a series of retail outlets to distribute and service a full line of vacuum cleaners and accessories. These stores would be located in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. To finance the new venture two plans have been proposed. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Explanation / Answer

A)

EBIT indifference=

[(EBIT-0)x.66]/84000= [(EBIT-150800)x.66]/42000

EBIT/84000= (EBIT-150800)/42000

EBIT/2= EBIT-150800

EBIT= 2EBIT-301600

EBIT= $301600


B)

pro forma income statement for Plan A:

EBIT= $301600

Interest=0

EBT= 301600

Tax= 102544

EAT= 199056

no of shares= 84000

EPS= EAT/no of shares

EPS= 199056/84000= 2.3697 0r 2.37

EPS= 2.37

pro forma income statement for Plan B:

EBIT= $301600

Interest=150800

EBT= 150800

Tax= 51272

EAT= 99528

no of shares= 42000

EPS= EAT/no of shares

EPS= 99528/42000= 2.3697 0r 2.37

EPS= 2.37


The EBIT indifference level associated with the two financing plans is $301600