Swirlpool, Inc. has found that its cost of common equity capital is 18 percent, and its cost of debt capital is 8 percent. The firm is financed with 60 percent common shares and 40 percent debt. What is the after-tax weighted average cost of capital for Swirlpool, if it is subject to a 40 percent marginal tax rate?

Swirlpool, Inc. has found that its cost of common equity capital is 18 percent, and its cost of debt capital is 8 percent. The firm is financed with 60 percent common shares and 40 percent debt. What is the after-tax weighted average cost of capital for Swirlpool, if it is subject to a 40 percent marginal tax rate?

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter13: Capital Structure Concepts

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