Great Seneca Inc. sells $100 million worth of 18-year to maturity 7.58% annual coupon bonds. The net proceeds (proceeds after flotation costs) are $972 for each $1,000 bond. The firm’s marginal tax rate is 30%.
Great Seneca Inc. sells $100 million worth of 18-year to maturity
7.58% annual coupon bonds. The net proceeds (proceeds after flotation costs) are $972 for each $1,000 bond. The firm’s marginal tax rate is 30%. What is the after-tax cost of capital for this debt financing?
Round the answer to two decimal places in percentage form.