Avicorp has a $14.4 million debt issue outstanding, with a 5.9% coupon rate. The debt has semi-annual coupons, the nextcoupon is due in six months, and the debt matures in five years. It is currently priced at 96% of par value.a. What is Avicorp's pre-tax cost of debt? Note: Compute the effective annual return.b. If Avicorp faces a 40% tax rate, what is its after-tax cost of debt?Note: Assume that the firm will always be able to utilize its full interest tax shield.a. The cost of debt is% per year. (Round to four decimal places.)b. If Avicorp faces a 40% tax rate, the after-tax cost of debt is%. (Round to four decimal places.)

Cost of debt is expressed in terms of percentage which refers to the cost which a company bears for…

Answered: a. The cost of debt is % per year.…

a. The cost of debt is % per year. (Round to four decimal places.) b. If Avicorp faces a 40% tax rate, the after-tax cost of debt is %. (Round to four decimal places.)

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