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Avicorp has a $12.3 million debt issue outstanding, with a 6.2% coupon rate. The debt has semi-annual coupons, the next coupon is due in six months, and the debt matures in five years. It is currently priced at 95% of par value.
a. What is Avicorp's pre-tax cost of debt? Note: Compute the effective annual return.
b. If Avicorp faces a
40%
tax rate, what is its after-tax cost of debt?
Note: Assume that the firm will always be able to utilize its full interest tax shield.