Question 1) Alpha is an unlevered firm in which shareholders require a return of 14% after tax. Alpha is valued at $ 100,000 and corporate taxes are 30%.

What are the perpetual earnings before interest and taxes of Alpha?

What is the theoretical value of Alpha if it uses $ 70,000 of new perpetual debt to buy back shares if the interest rate is 10%?

What return will shareholders require in Alpha after it becomes levered?

What is the weighted average cost of capital in Alpha if it is unlevered?

What is the weighted average cost of capital in Alpha after it issues the debt?