United Health Is Considering Two Alternatives for the Financing of Some

Essay

United Health is considering two alternatives for the financing of some high technology medical equipment. These two alternatives are:
1. Issue 50,000 common shares at $50 per share.
2. Issue $2,500,000, 5%, 10-year bonds at face value.
It is estimated that the company will earn $900,000 before interest and taxes as a result of acquiring the medical equipment. The company has an estimated tax rate of 30% and has 100,000 common shares issued prior to the new financing.
Instructions
Determine the effect on profit and earnings per share for these two methods of financing.