The Simmons Company expects earnings of $30 million next year. Its dividend payout ratio is 40 percent, and its proportion of debt (debt/assets ratio) is 55 percent. Simmons uses no preferred stock. What amount of retained earnings does Simmons expect next year? b. At what amount of financing will there be a break point in the MCC schedule?

The Simmons Company expects earnings of $30 million next year. Its dividend payout ratio is 40 percent, and its proportion of debt (debt/assets ratio) is 55 percent. Simmons uses no preferred stock. What amount of retained earnings does Simmons expect next year? b. At what amount of financing will there be a break point in the MCC schedule?

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