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​Laurel, Inc., has debt outstanding with a coupon rate of 6.1% and a yield to maturity of 7.1%. Its tax rate is 40%. Wha

Posted: Thu May 19, 2022 6:58 am
by answerhappygod
​Laurel, Inc., has debt outstanding with a coupon rate of 6.1%
and a yield to maturity of 7.1%. Its tax rate is 40%. What
is​ Laurel's effective​ (after-tax) cost of​ debt?
​ NOTE: Assume that the debt has annual coupons. ​Note: Assume
that the firm will always be able to utilize its full interest tax
shield.