The Holmes Company's currently outstanding bonds have an 8% coupon and a 13% yield to maturity. Holmes believes it could issue new bonds at par that would provide a similar yield to maturity. If its marginal tax rate is 35%, what is Holmes' after-tax cost of debt? Round your answer to two decimal places. %

The Holmes Company's currently outstanding bonds have an 8% coupon and a 13% yield to maturity. Holmes believes it could issue new bonds at par that would provide a similar yield to maturity. If its marginal tax rate is 35%, what is Holmes' after-tax cost of debt? Round your answer to two decimal places. %

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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