Problem #4: Chicago Constructions CFO has collected information to estimate the companys WACC:

1. The company currently has a 30-year, 4.5% semiannual coupon bonds which have a face value of $1,000 and sell for $875.00.

2. The companys stock has a beta of 0.90.

3. The historical market risk premium, RPM , equals 5% and the expected premium is 6.8%.

4. The risk-free rate is 4% on a one-year Treasury bill and is 5.2% on a 30-year Treasury bond

5. The company has outstanding preferred stock that pays a $2.00 annual dividend. The preferred stock sells for $20 a share.

6. The companys tax rate is 35%.

7. The companys capital structure consists of 40% long-term debt, 40% common stock, and 20% preferred stock.

Please calculate the following:

a. What is the companys cost of debt for use in calculating WACC?

b. What is the company's cost of preferred stock for use in calculating the WACC?

c. What is the companys cost of common stock for use in calculating the WACC?