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Calculate total sales dollars and profit, and analyze profit possibilities where units sold vary from 700 to 1500 in increments of 100, and price varies from $13.00 to $15.50 in increments of $0.50. Use absolute and mixed cell references in a spreadsheet to perform these calculations. Apply conditional formatting to highlight in red those options where profit is negative. Additionally, determine the cost of different types of capital (debt, preferred stock, retained earnings, new common stock) for Nova Corporation, and compute the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) under different capital structures, considering tax effects, flotation costs, and market data.

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Financial analysis and capital structure decision-making are fundamental components of corporate finance, enabling firms to optimize their cost of capital and maximize shareholder value. This paper explores both operational financial modeling and comprehensive capital cost calculations, exemplified through Nova Corporation's scenario, which includes detailed computations of unit sales, profits, and cost of capital components. We also analyze the implications of changing capital structures on the firm's risk profile and overall cost of capital, providing insights into strategic financial planning.

Operational Financial Modeling: Break-Even and Profit Analysis

The initial part of the task involves creating a spreadsheet model to assess the profitability of different sales and pricing scenarios. The given data include fixed costs of $425,000, unit costs of $10, and a price point of $13.75, with 1,000 units sold initially. The goal is to determine total sales dollars and profit as unit sales and price vary across specified ranges.

Using a structured spreadsheet model, the total sales dollars are calculated by multiplying the units sold by the unit price, while total costs comprise fixed costs plus variable costs (unit cost multiplied by units sold). Profit is derived by subtracting total costs from total sales. Absolute references are used for fixed costs, while mixed references facilitate the dynamic variation of units sold and prices across different scenarios.

Conditional formatting plays a pivotal role in visualizing the profitability spectrum. By applying rules to highlight in red those cells where profit turns negative, managers and decision-makers can quickly identify unprofitable scenarios, thereby informing strategic pricing and sales targets.

This modeling approach exemplifies how Excel or similar tools serve as decision support systems in operational finance, enabling quick scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to optimize sales strategies and pricing policies.

Computing Cost of Capital Components for Nova Corporation

Nova Corporation's cost structure involves calculating the costs of debt, preferred stock, retained earnings, and new common stock, integrating tax effects, flotation costs, and market risks. Accurate estimation of these components is critical to deriving the firm's weighted average cost of capital (WACC), which influences investment decision-making and valuation.

a. After-tax Cost of Debt

The firm can raise debt via bonds with a par value of $1,000, an annual coupon rate of 6.5%, and a 10-year maturity. The bonds are sold at an average discount of $20, and the flotation cost is 2% of par value.

The cost of debt before taxes (YTM) is computed considering the coupon payment, net proceeds from sale (accounting for discount and flotation costs), and the bond's face value. The after-tax cost is then calculated as YTM × (1 - tax rate). Using the approximate formula:

Net proceeds = $1,000 - $20 - (2% of $1,000) = $1,000 - $20 - $20 = $960

Coupon payment = 6.5% of $1,000 = $65

Approximate YTM = (Coupon + (Face value – net proceed)/Years) / ((Face value + net proceed)/2)

YTM ≈ ($65 + ($1,000 - $960)/10) / (($1,000 + $960)/2) ≈ ($65 + $4) / $980 ≈ 6.86%

After-tax cost of debt = 6.86% × (1 - 0.40) ≈ 4.12%

b. Cost of Preferred Stock

The preferred stock's dividend rate is 6%, with a par value of $100 and flotation costs of $4 per share. The net proceeds per share are $102 - $4 = $98.

Cost of preferred stock = Annual dividend / Net proceeds = 6 / 98 ≈ 6.12%

c. Cost of Retained Earnings

The firm expects a dividend of $3.25 next year, assuming a growth rate of 5%. Applying the Gordon Growth Model:

Cost of retained earnings = (Dividend / Price) + Growth rate = ($3.25 / $35) + 0.05 ≈ 0.0929 + 0.05 ≈ 14.29%

d. Cost of New Common Stock

The firm considers flotation costs of $2 per share, so net proceeds per share = $35 - $2 = $33. The dividend grows at 5%, and using the Gordon Growth Model:

Cost of new common stock = (Dividend / Net price) + Growth rate = ($3.25 / $33) + 0.05 ≈ 0.0985 + 0.05 ≈ 14.85%

e. Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) Using Retained Earnings

The weights are as provided: debt 35%, preferred stock 12%, equity 53%. The after-tax cost of debt is 4.12%, cost of preferred stock is 6.12%, and cost of retained earnings is 14.29%.

WACC = (Wd × Rd × (1 - Tax rate)) + (Wp × Rp) + (We × Re)

WACC = (0.35 × 0.0412) + (0.12 × 0.0612) + (0.53 × 0.1429) ≈ 0.0144 + 0.0073 + 0.0758 ≈ 9.7%

f. WACC Using New Common Stock

Replacing retained earnings with new common stock (cost 14.85%), WACC becomes:

WACC = (0.35 × 0.0412) + (0.12 × 0.0612) + (0.53 × 0.1485) ≈ 0.0144 + 0.0073 + 0.0787 ≈ 10.2%

Impact of Capital Structure Changes

The shift from preferred stock to increased debt raises the firm's financial leverage, which intensifies its risk profile. Considering the beta adjustment from 1.3 to 1.5, the cost of common equity increases due to higher risk premiums. This change enhances the WACC's sensitivity to leverage, potentially increasing the firm's overall cost of capital and financial risk.

Nonetheless, debt financing offers tax shields, reducing the effective cost of capital, provided the firm's debt remains at sustainable levels. A detailed comparison indicates that while the original structure provides lower risk, the new structure might reduce overall WACC marginally if the cost of debt remains favorable. However, increased leverage also heightens the bankruptcy risk, which must be factored into strategic decisions.

In conclusion, an optimal capital structure balances debt and equity to minimize WACC while managing financial risks. The firm must evaluate whether leveraging further improves valuation or exacerbates financial instability. Both structures—original and leveraged—serve different strategic objectives depending on market conditions, risk tolerance, and long-term growth plans.

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