in Equation 13.12 and your findings in part e, hare value for each of the capital structures being considered. and ferred if hnr to the re value? Boai is to maximize EPS? Which structure is preferred if the goal is are value? Which capital structure do you recommend? Explain. your findings in parts f and h. Which structure is pre- ximize sh P13-28 ETHICS PROBLEM Information asymmetry lies at the heart of the ethical dilemma tha initiate What steps ethical with regard to all parties? t managers, stockholders, and bondholders confront when companies managemen t buyouts or swap debt for equity." Comment on this statement. might a board of directors take to ensure that the company's actions are DSHEET EXERCISE Starstruck Com pany would like to determine its optimal capital structure. Several of its managers believe that the best method is to rely on the estimated earnings per share (EPS) of the firm because they believe that profits and stock price are closely related. The financial managers have suggested another method that uses estimated required returns to estimate the share value of the firm. The following financial data are available. Capital structure Estimated Estimated debt ratio EPS required return 0% 10 20 30 40 50 60 $1.75 1.90 2.25 2.55 3.18 3.06 3.10 11.40% 11.80 12.50 13.25 18.00 19.00 25.00 TO DO a. Based on the given financial data, create a spreadsheet to calculate the estimated share values associated with the seven alternative capital structures. Refer to b. Use Excel to graph the relationship between capital structure and the estimated c. Use Excel to graph the relationship between capital structure and the estimated d. Do both methods lead to the same optimal capital structure? Which method do e. What is the major difference between the EPS and share value methods? Table 13.15 EPS of the firm. What is the optimal debt ratio? Refer to Figure 13.6 share value of the firm. What is the optimal debt ratio? Refer to Figure 13.6. you favor? Explain