Corporate Finance (4th Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance) - Standalone book
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Author: Jonathan Berk, Peter DeMarzo
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Chapter 15, Problem 6P
Arnell Industries has just issued $10 million in debt (at par). The firm will pay interest only on this debt. Arnell’s marginal tax rate is expected to be 35% for the foreseeable future.
- a. Suppose Arnell pays interest of 6% per year on its debt. What is its annual interest tax shield?
- b. What is the present value of the interest tax shield, assuming its risk is the same as the loan?
- c. Suppose instead that the interest rate on the debt is 5%. What is the present value of the interest tax shield in this case?
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