EBITEPS and preferred stock Litho-Print is considering two possible capital structures A and B

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EBITEPS and preferred stock Litho-Print is considering two possible capital structures, A and B, shown in the following table. Assume a 40% tax rate.Source of capitalStructure AStructure BLong-term debt$75,000 at 16%$50,000 at 15%coupon ratecoupon ratePreferred stock$10,000 with an 18%$15,000 with an 18%annual dividendannual dividendCommon stock8,000 shares10,000 sharesa. Calculate two EBITEPS coordinates for each of the structures by selecting any two EBIT values and finding their associated EPS values.b. Graph the two capital structures on the same set of EBITEPS axes.c. Discuss the leverage and risk associated with each of the structures. d. Over what range of EBIT is each structure preferred? e. Which structure do you recommend if the firm expects its EBIT to be $35,000? Explain.
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