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Problem 14-6 Calculating Cost of Debt [LO2] Mudvayne, Inc., is trying to determi

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Question

Problem 14-6 Calculating Cost of Debt [LO2]

Mudvayne, Inc., is trying to determine its cost of debt. The firm has a debt issue outstanding with 12 years to maturity that is quoted at 110 percent of face value. The issue makes semiannual payments and has an embedded cost of 6 percent annually.

What is the company

Mudvayne, Inc., is trying to determine its cost of debt. The firm has a debt issue outstanding with 12 years to maturity that is quoted at 110 percent of face value. The issue makes semiannual payments and has an embedded cost of 6 percent annually.

Explanation / Answer

The pretax cost of debt is the Yield to Maturity of the company