Question: JNCT corp. has the following data to present. (1) You will use the firm's 30-year bonds (noncallable) that were issued 10 years ago. (2)

JNCT corp. has the following data to present. (1) You will use

JNCT corp. has the following data to present. (1) You will use the firm's 30-year bonds (noncallable) that were issued 10 years ago. (2) The respective bonds have a coupon rate of 8.00% (par value = $1,000) (3) Currently the bond is priced at $1,050. (4) The company's tax rate is 40%. (5) The 1-year T-note rate is at 4.50%. The market risk premium is 5.50%. (6) The stock's beta is estimated 1.20. (7) Target capital structure: Wd = 35% debt Wcs = 65%. The firm does not expect to issue any new shares. What is its after-tax cost of debt? What its WACC?

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