Faulkner's Fine Fries, Inc. (FFF), is thinking about reducing its debt burden. Given the following capital structure information and an expected EBIT of $50 million (plus or minus 10 percent) next year, should FFF change their capital structure?

Current Porfolio
Total assets $750 million $750 million
Debt $450 million $300 million
Equity $300 million $450 million
Common stock price $30 $30
Number of shares $10,000,000 $15,000,000
Interest rate 12% 12%

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Faulker’s fine fries,Inc.(FFF), is thinking about reducing its debt burden. Given the following capital structure information and an expected EBIT of $50 million(plus or minus10 percent) next year, should FFF change their capital structure?