Statements Firm 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 price of $950.00 before $15 flotation costs.
The 10-year bonds will have an annual coupon rate of 8% and face value of $1,000.
The company can issue new equity at a before-tax cost of 16% and its marginal tax rate at 34%.
What is the appropriate cost of capital use in analyzing this project?