Divided Walls Construction (DWC) has determined that the yield to maturity (YTM) on new bonds is 5

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Divided Walls Construction (DWC) has determined that the yield to maturity (YTM) on new bonds is 5 percent, its cost of retained earnings is 8 percent, and its cost of new common stock is 11 percent. If DWC’s capital structure consists of 40 percent debt and 60 percent common equity, what is its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) if it 

(a) Does not have to issue new stock to raise additional funds 

(b) Must issue new stock to raise additional funds? DWC’s marginal tax rate is 35 percent.

Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on...
Capital Structure
Capital structure refers to a company’s outstanding debt and equity. The capital structure is the particular combination of debt and equity used by a finance its overall operations and growth. Capital structure maximizes the market value of a...
Cost Of Capital
Cost of capital refers to the opportunity cost of making a specific investment . Cost of capital (COC) is the rate of return that a firm must earn on its project investments to maintain its market value and attract funds. COC is the required rate of...
Maturity
Maturity is the date on which the life of a transaction or financial instrument ends, after which it must either be renewed, or it will cease to exist. The term is commonly used for deposits, foreign exchange spot, and forward transactions, interest...
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Authors: Scott Besley, Eugene Brigham

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