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Exercise-Capital Structure Basic Concept

The document discusses the impact of financial leverage on firm earnings and the implications of capital structure decisions. It introduces the Modigliani-Miller theories, explaining that in a tax-free environment, capital structure does not affect a firm's value, while in a tax-paying scenario, debt can provide tax advantages. The document poses questions regarding the optimal capital structure according to both Modigliani-Miller I and II theories.

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Exercise-Capital Structure Basic Concept

The document discusses the impact of financial leverage on firm earnings and the implications of capital structure decisions. It introduces the Modigliani-Miller theories, explaining that in a tax-free environment, capital structure does not affect a firm's value, while in a tax-paying scenario, debt can provide tax advantages. The document poses questions regarding the optimal capital structure according to both Modigliani-Miller I and II theories.

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Capital Structure: Basic Concepts

Learning Objective 1
Understand the effect of financial leverage (i.e., capital structure) on firm earnings.
Financial leverage, or leverage, refers to the use of borrowed funds or debt to amplify the
potential profits of a company. The capital structure, or how a company finances its operations
(using equity capital or debt), can significantly impact its profitability.
1. What is the impact of financial leverage (i.e., capital structure) on firm earnings? (Include
the reference sources used)

Learning Objective 2
Understand capital structure theories with and without taxes.
MINI CASE:
Heir Jordan Manufacturing, a company operating in the manufacturing industry, is in
the process of making decisions regarding its capital structure. The company's management is
interested in understanding the implications of the Modigliani-Miller (MM) theory on their
choice of capital structure.
Heir Jordan Manufacturing can obtain additional funding for its business expansion. In
choosing the capital structure, the company's management considers two scenarios:
Modigliani-Miller I (without taxes) and Modigliani-Miller II (with taxes).
Modigliani-Miller I (Without Taxes):
According to Modigliani-Miller I theory, the capital structure does not affect the firm's value
in a tax-free situation. Therefore, the company can choose any capital structure without
affecting the value of the company or the cost of capital.
Modigliani-Miller II (With Taxes):
According to Modigliani-Miller II theory, the capital structure can affect the firm's value in a
tax-paying situation. Debt can provide tax advantages that can reduce the company's cost of
capital.
2. What is the optimal capital structure according to Modigliani-Miller I theory? (Include the
reference sources used)
3. What is the optimal capital structure according to Modigliani-Miller II theory? (Include the
reference sources used)

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