ABC, Inc., is an all-equity firm with 20,700 shares of stock outstanding and a total market value of $365,000. Based on its current capital structure, the firm is expected to have earnings before interest and taxes of $32,500 if the economy is normal, $19,200 if the economy is in a recession, and $45,800 if the economy booms. Ignore taxes. Management is considering issuing $91,900 of debt with an interest rate of 7 percent. If the firm issues the debt, the proceeds will be used to repurchase stock. What will the earnings per share be if the debt is issued and the economy is in a recession? Multiple Choice $.82 $2.54 $1.17