1)What would be the unlevered beta of Simon So CFO's suggestion? 2) What would be new beta levered of Simon So CFO's suggestion? 3) What would be Simon's estimated cost of equity (using CAPM) if it changed its capital structure to 60 percent debt and 40 percent equity?

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1)What would be the unlevered beta of Simon So CFO's suggestion?

2) What would be new beta levered of Simon So CFO's suggestion?

3) What would be Simon's estimated cost of equity (using CAPM) if it changed its capital structure to 60 percent debt and 40 percent equity?

4) What would be the new WACC of Simon Software based on the new capital structure? Would you support the change in the capital stru~ture?

 

 

Simon Software Co. is trying to estimate its optimal capital structure. Right now, Simon's
capital structure consists of 10 percent debt (D) and 90 percent equity (E) based on
market values. (so that its D/E ratio is 0.11). The risk-free rate is 5 percent, and the market
risk premium (RPm) is 7 percent.
Currently, the company's cost of equity, which is based on the CAPM and beta of 1.10,
is 12.70 percent, and its tax rate is 40 percent. The cost of debt in the existing capital
structure is 6% (before taxes).
The CFO of Simon Software (a KIMEP graduate) suggested that the firm could
significantly reduce its cost of capital (WACC) if it changes its capital structure to 60
percent debt and 40 percent equity. If the firm chooses to increase debt to 60 percent, the
cost of debt (before taxes) would be 8%.
Transcribed Image Text:Simon Software Co. is trying to estimate its optimal capital structure. Right now, Simon's capital structure consists of 10 percent debt (D) and 90 percent equity (E) based on market values. (so that its D/E ratio is 0.11). The risk-free rate is 5 percent, and the market risk premium (RPm) is 7 percent. Currently, the company's cost of equity, which is based on the CAPM and beta of 1.10, is 12.70 percent, and its tax rate is 40 percent. The cost of debt in the existing capital structure is 6% (before taxes). The CFO of Simon Software (a KIMEP graduate) suggested that the firm could significantly reduce its cost of capital (WACC) if it changes its capital structure to 60 percent debt and 40 percent equity. If the firm chooses to increase debt to 60 percent, the cost of debt (before taxes) would be 8%.
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