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The Ocean-Store Hypermarket is considering acquiring another ofits regional competitor in Terengganu. The Ocean-Store plans tofinance the purchase by the sale of common stocks or a debt issue.The company finance manager is required to evaluate how the twoalternative financing plans will affect the earnings potential ofthe company. Total financing required is $20 million. The companytax rate is 40 percent.The company’s current structure is as follows:$50,000,000 of 10% bonds (Par value $1,000 per unit)$10,000,000 shares of common stocks (par value of $1.00 pershare)The company can arrange financing of the $20 million throughOption A: 11 percent bond issueOption B: The sale of common stock at $10 per sharea) Suppose Ocean-Store is confident of achieving an EBIT of $30million, under which plan will shareholders get higher income?[Find EPS]b) What is the DFL for each plan at $30 million EBIT?c) If EBIT were to drop by 20%, what will be the drop in earningsunder each plan? Explain your findings. [Hint: Find breakeven EBITto explain]