1/ FIN 670: Case 2 American Home Products

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The case focuses in determining the optimal capital structure for a firm and all the practical considerations in determining an optimal debt ratio.

1. How much business risk does American Home Products face?

2. How much financial risk would American Home Products face at each of the proposed levels of debt as shown in case Exhibit 3?

3. How much potential value, if any, can American Home Products create for its shareholders at each of the proposed levels of debt?

4. What capital structure would you recommend as appropriate for American Home Products?

5. What are the advantages of leveraging this company? The disadvantages?

6. How would leveraging up affect the company’s taxes?

7. How would the capital markets react to a decision by the company to increase the use of debt in its capital structure?

8. How might American Home Products implement a more aggressive capital structure policy? 9. What are the alternative methods for leveraging up?

10. In view of AHP’s unique corporate culture, what arguments would you advance to persuade Mr. Laporte or his successor to adopt your recommendation?

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