Flotation costs and the cost of debt Currently, Warren Industries can sell 15-year, $1,000-par-value bonds paying annual interest at a 12% coupon rate. Because current market rates for similar bonds are just under 12%, Warren can sell its bonds for $970 each; Warren will incur flotation costs of $35 per bond. The firm is in the 28% tax bracket. a. Find the net proceeds from the sale of the bond, Nd. b. Calculate the before-tax and after-tax costs of debt.

Flotation costs and the cost of debt Currently, Warren Industries can sell 15-year, $1,000-par-value bonds paying annual interest at a 12% coupon rate. Because current market rates for similar bonds are just under 12%, Warren can sell its bonds for $970 each; Warren will incur flotation costs of $35 per bond. The firm is in the 28% tax bracket. a. Find the net proceeds from the sale of the bond, Nd. b. Calculate the before-tax and after-tax costs of debt.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

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Chapter11: Determining The Cost Of Capital

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