Question: KT Enterprises is considering undertaking a new project. Based upon the analysis of firms with similar projects, KT has determined that an unlevered cost of
KT Enterprises is considering undertaking a new project. Based upon the analysis of firms with similar projects, KT has determined that an unlevered cost of equity of 12% is suitable for their project. KT's marginal tax rate is 35%, its borrowing rate is 7%, and KT does not believe that its borrowing rate will change if the new project is accepted.
If KT expects to maintain a debt to equity ratio for this project of .6 then KT's equity cost of capital, rE, for this project is closest to:
A. 5.0%
B.12%
C.15.0%
D. 17.0%
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