EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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To determine: The after-tax cost of debt.
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Husky Enterprises recently sold an issue of 13-year maturity bonds. The bonds were sold at a deep discount price of $495 each. After flotation costs, Husky received $479.49 each. The bonds have a $1,000 maturity value and pay $45 interest at the end of each year. Compute the after-tax cost of debt for these bonds if Husky’s marginal tax rate is 40 percent. Use Table II and Table IV to answer the question. Round your answer to one decimal place.
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Several years ago, the ABC Company sold a $1,000 par value bond that now has 15 years to maturity and a 6.50% annual coupon that is paid semiannually. The bond currently sells for $980 and the company's tax rate is 35%. What is the after-tax cost of debt
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