Why according to MM2 investors indifferent to leverage?

No tax / no bankruptcy case.
MM2 states that return on equity is proportional to leverage (D/E).
Question then is - why are shareholders indifferent to leverage? Why does it not create shareholder value (again this is no tax, no bankruptcy case)?

In the book I am supposed to study corp fin from the explanation is shit so would appreciate help.

Thanks!

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If I remember MM2 correctly, leverage increases return on equity but also increases risk, such that the overall reward vs. risk stays intact. I think this should be generally google-able.

 

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