Consider the following book value and market value balance sheets. There is no growth, and the debt is expected to be permanent at $40.00. The tax rate is 35%. Assume the MM theory holds except for taxes.
Book Value: Networking capital is $20, Long-term Asset is $80, Debt is $40, Equity is $80
Market Value: Networking capital is $20, Long-term Asset is $140, Debt is $40, Equity is $120
(a) What is the value created by the firm?
(b) What is the value of the tax shield?
(c) Suppose Congress passes a law that eliminates the deductibility of interest after 5 years. What will the new value of the firm be as a result? Assume an 8% interest rate.
(a) value created by firm
the total value of the firm (book value based) = long term assets + net working capital - debt
the total value of the firm (book value based) = 80 + 20 - 40 =60
the total value of the firm (market value based) = 140 + 20 - 40 = 120
so value created by firm = difference in the value of the firm based on market value less book value
value created by firm = 120-60 =60
(b) the value of tax shield = 40 x 0.08 x 35% = 1.12
(C) If rate of interest is 8% and the congress does not allow the interest as tax deductible expense
there will be a reduction in value of firm by 1.12 (tax shield benefit will go away)
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