Determining the appropriate cost of capital


Problem:

Donner Inc will finance a proposed investment by issuing new securities while maintaining its optimal capital structure of 60% debt and 40% equity. The firm can issue bonds at a price of $950.00 before the $15 flotation costs. The 10-year bonds will have an annual coupon rate of 8% and a face value of $1000. The company can issue new equity at a before -tax cost of 16% and its marginal tax rate is 34%.

Required:

Question: What is the appropriate cost of capital to use in analyzing this project.

A. 3.63%

B. 11.81%

C. 8.77%

D. 9.97%

Note: Explain all steps comprehensively.

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