Delta Corp has 6.5% coupon semiannual bonds outstanding (face value of $1000), with 10 years left to maturity, and a price of $840. The firm’s marginal tax rate is 25%. Delta’s marginal post-tax cost of debt is estimated to be:
6.98% |
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6.46% |
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6.54% |
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6.30% |
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6.72% |
Current Price = 840
Coupon 6.5%
Maturity = 10 years
Let's assume the YTM be 8%
Value of Bond =
=
= 898.072552397
Now,
Let's assume the YTM be 9%
Value of Bond =
=
= 837.400794332
YTM =
= 8% + ((898.072552397 - 840) / (898.072552397 - 840) + (840 - 837.400794332)) * (10-9)
= 8% + (0.9129522125 / 4.8351939059) * 1
= 8% + 0.96%
= 8.96%
After tax Cost of Debt = 8.96 (1-0.25) = 6.72%
Option E is correct.
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