You work in the Finance Department for Cowbell, Inc, and you have been requested to analyze the effect of a leveraged recapitalization on the firms balance sheet. The current book value balance sheet is given below.

Cowbell has 67,500 shares outstanding, which are currently trading for $42.50 per share. The firm is considering the issue of $300,000 in new debt, and its effective tax rate is 15%. The proceeds of the bond issue will be paid out as a one-time special dividend. Within the 1963 M&M framework, what is the stock price after the recapitalization and dividend payment?

A. $43.17

B. $42.50

C. $14.75

D. $38.06

E. $38.72