Question

Penny Arcades, Inc., is trying to decide between the following two alternatives to finance its new $28 million gaming center: a. Issue $28 million of 6% bonds at face amount. b. Issue 1 million shares of common stock for $28 per share. 2. Which alternative results in the highest earnings per share

Answer 1

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a. Issue $28 million of 6% bonds at face amount.

Step-by-step explanation:

Alternative A will surely result in higher earnings per share than Alternative B. It has been established that some financial leverage enables the stockholders to earn more per share. This is not a debatable issue. The hard work lies with the corporation's ability to find the debtholders that can finance its activities and assets. This means that the stockholders of Penny Arcades, Inc. will be at a much more financial advantage if they can find creditors to lend it the $28 million for the gaming center than making the finance available themselves.