Examine the following book-value balance sheet for University Products, Inc. What is the capital structure of the firm on the basis of market values? The preferred stock currently sells for $15 per share and the common stock for $20 per share. There are 1 million common shares outstanding.
Book Value Balance Sheet
(all values in millions)
Cash and short-term securities
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$1
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Bonds, coupon= 8%, paid annually (maturity= 10years, current yield to maturity =9%)
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$10.0
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Accounts receivable
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3
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Preferred stock (par value $20 per share)
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2.0
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Inventories
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7
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Common stock (par value $.10)
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.1
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Plant and equipment
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21
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Additional paid-in stockholders’
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9.9
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capital Retained Earnings
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10.0
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Total
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$32
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Total
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32.0
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