Answer:
a. In case of interest paid = $24,700.
b. In Case Preferred Dividend is Paid = $20,500
Explanation:
Earnings before Interest And Taxes (EBIT) = $50,000
a. In case of interest paid
EBIT = $50,000
Less: Interest = $12,000
Earnings Before Taxes = $50,000 - $12,000 = $38,000
Less: Tax @35% = $38,000 X 0.35 = $13,300
Earnings After Tax =$38,000 - $13,300 = $24,700.
This is the value available for common stock.
b. In Case Preferred Dividend is Paid
EBIT = $50,000
Less: Taxes @ 35 % = $50,000 X 0.35 = $17,500
Earnings After Tax = $50,000 - $17,500 = $32,500
Less: Preference Dividend = $12,000
Earnings available for equity or common stock = $32,500 - $12,000 = $20,500
The difference is of tax benefit on payment of interest as that is taxable and preference dividend is not taxable.
a. In case of interest paid = $24,700.
b. In Case Preferred Dividend is Paid = $20,500
