DMB, Inc. sells $100 million worth of 27-year to maturity 13.97%
DMB, Inc. sells $100 million worth of 27-year to maturity 13.97% annual
coupon bonds. The net proceeds (proceeds after flotation costs) are $955 for each $1,000 bond. What is the before-tax cost of capital for this debt financing?
Round the answer to two decimal places in percentage form. Use Excel or the financial calculator.