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Can there be indifference point between debt and preference share capital


shamanth rm

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05-Apr-20 21:37

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Generally, Indifference point(idp) is one at which EPS of 1 option = EPS of another option.In Rarest of rare condions idp exists between finance cost options i.e pref.option and debt option. In such case EBIT= Interest+(pref.div/1-tax). And Interest = pref.div/1-tax.


K K K

K K K

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06-Apr-20 16:20

Could you please explain formula.. I did not understand plan formula

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shamanth rm

shamanth rm

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06-Apr-20 17:36

EPS plan 1=EPS plan 2 [(EBIT1-Interest1) (1-tax) -pref.div]/no.of eq.shares= same formula for this side also for plan 2


K K K

K K K

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06-Apr-20 18:37

Thank you


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shamanth rm

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06-Apr-20 19:04

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