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

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Question

       (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.6]/90000= [(EBIT-154700)x.6]/45000

EBIT/90000= (EBIT-154700)/45000

EBIT/2= EBIT-154700

EBIT= 2EBIT-309400

EBIT= $309400


B)

pro forma income statement for Plan A:

EBIT= $309400

Interest=0

EBT= 309400

Tax= 123760

EAT= 185640

no of shares= 90000

EPS= EAT/no of shares

EPS= 185640/90000= 2.063

EPS= 2.063


pro forma income statement for Plan B:


EBIT= $309400

Interest=154700

EBT= 154700

Tax= 61880

EAT= 92820

no of shares= 45000

EPS= EAT/no of shares

EPS= 92820/45000= 2.063

EPS= 2.063


The EBIT indifference level associated with the two financing plans is $309400