According to MM Case II, if the expected return on assets decreases, what happens to the expected return on equity? Select one: O a increases O b. remains constant Oc decreases O d. depends on the firm's capital structure

Suppose a firm invest in proects that are much riskier than its average investments. Do you think the firm's weighted average cost of capital will be affected? Explain.

Consider the table given below to answer the following question. Asset value Earnings Net investment Free cash flow (FCF) Return on equity (ROE) Asset growth rate Earnings growth rate Present value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.00 10.17 11.49 12.99 14.28 15.71 17.28 18.49 1.17 1.32 1.49 1.69 1.86 1.96 2.07 2.13 1.17 1.32 1.49 1.30 1.43 1.57 1.21 1.29 0.39 0.43 0.39 0.86 0.83 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.125 0.12 0.115 0.13 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.07 0.07 0.13 0.13 0.10 0.06 0.06 0.03 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 Year Assuming that competition drives down profitability (on existing assets as well as new investment) to 12.5% in year 6, 12% in year 7, 11.5% in year 8, and 9% in year 9 and all later years. What is the value of the concatenator business? Assume 12% cost of capital. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer in millions rounded to 2 decimal places.) million

Which of the below statements does the MM Proposition I predict? A. In a perfect market, the value of a firm is independent of its capital structure B.In a perfect market, the discount rate depends on the capital structure C.In a perfect market, the value of a firm decreases in leverage D.In a perfect market, the NPY of investments depends on the existing debt/equity mix