CRITICAL THINKING PROBLEM 22.2
Issuing Issuing
Common Stock Bonds
1. President’s estimated net income
before interest and taxes = $400,000
a. Net income before interest and taxes $400,000 $400,000
b. Total bond interest – 0 – 50,000
2.
a. Net income before interest and taxes $300,000 $300,000
b. Total bond interest – 0 – 50,000
3.
Financial VP’s estimate of net income before
interest and taxes = $300,000
This analysis suggests building the new wing regardless of funding source. Borrowing will maximize
the earnings per share, while issuing common stock will maximize net income. Since the president