Before-tax cost of debt Gronseth Drywall Systems, Inc., is in discussions with its investment bankers regarding the i
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:47 am
Before-tax cost of debt Gronseth Drywall Systems, Inc.,is in discussions with its investment bankers regarding theissuance of new bonds. The investment banker has informed the firmthat different maturities will carry different coupon rates andsell at different prices. The firm must choose among severalalternatives. In each case, the bonds will havea $1,000 par value and flotation costs willbe $30 per bond. Calculate the before-tax cost offinancing with the following alternative.
Coupon rate
Time to maturity
Premium or discount
11%
11 years
−$290
Coupon rate
Time to maturity
Premium or discount
11%
11 years
−$290