A firm has issued $25 million in long-term bonds that now have 8 years remaining until maturity. The bonds carry a 9% annual coupon but are selling in the market for $891.50. The firm also has $40 million in market value of ordinary shares. For cost of capital purposes, what portion of the firm is debt financed and what is the after-tax cost of debt, if the tax rate is 28%?

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A firm has issued $25 million in long-term bonds that now have 8 years remaining until maturity. The bonds carry
a 9% annual coupon but are selling in the market for $891.50. The firm also has $40 million in market value of
ordinary shares. For cost of capital purposes, what portion of the firm is debt financed and what is the after-tax
cost of debt, if the tax rate is 28%?
Transcribed Image Text:A firm has issued $25 million in long-term bonds that now have 8 years remaining until maturity. The bonds carry a 9% annual coupon but are selling in the market for $891.50. The firm also has $40 million in market value of ordinary shares. For cost of capital purposes, what portion of the firm is debt financed and what is the after-tax cost of debt, if the tax rate is 28%?
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