Dixon Corp’s preferred stock does not mature (it is a “perpetual preferred”). Each share of preferred stock pays a fixed dividend of $5.15 per year, and is currently selling for $62. Estimate Dixon’s marginal cost of preferred equity. Dixon faces a marginal tax rate of 30%. 10.10% 12.04% 5.81% 7.07% 8.31%

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  1. Dixon Corp’s preferred stock does not mature (it is a “perpetual preferred”).  Each share of preferred stock pays a fixed dividend of $5.15 per year, and is currently selling for $62.  Estimate Dixon’s marginal cost of preferred equity.  Dixon faces a marginal tax rate of 30%.
       
    10.10%
       
    12.04%
       
    5.81%
       
    7.07%
       
    8.31%

 

QUESTION 2

  1. Check the information provided for Terra CorpThe project’s cash flow for the last year is expected to be:
       
    $143,700
       
    $123,700
       
    $146,200
       
    $149,200
       
    $172,200

 

QUESTION 3

  1. Dixon Corp has 6% coupon bonds outstanding that have a remaining maturity of 12 years.  These bonds pay interest semiannually, and are currently selling for $1080 per $1000 face value.  If Dixon issues new debt, it plans to sell bonds with a maturity of 12 years.  Estimate Dixon's marginal pre-tax cost of debt.  Dixon faces a marginal tax rate of 30%.
       
    5.10%
       
    4.15%
       
    6.22%
       
    3.57%
       
    2.55%

 

QUESTION 4

  1. Check the information provided for Terra CorpThe project’s operating cash flow (OCF) for all years except the last year is expected to be:
       
    $54,267
       
    $37,800
       
    $21,250
       
    $57,200
       
    $62,700

 

QUESTION 5

  1. Check the information provided for Terra CorpThe rate of return or return on investment on this project is estimated to be:
       
    12.92%
       
    7.72%
       
    7.41%
       
    13.11%
       
    10.07%

 

QUESTION 6

  1. Dixon Corp has 6% coupon bonds outstanding that have a remaining maturity of 12 years.  These bonds pay interest semiannually, and are currently selling for $1080 per $1000 face value.  If Dixon issues new debt, it plans to sell bonds with a maturity of 12 years.  Estimate Dixon's marginal post-tax cost of debt.  Dixon faces a marginal tax rate of 30%.
       
    3.06%
       
    4.15%
       
    4.35%
       
    3.57%
       
    2.90%

 

QUESTION 7

  1. You may want to work the other FOUR Dixon Corp problems before trying this one: If Dixon Corp plans to raise 25% of any new financing with debt, 15% with preferred equity, and 60% with common equity, estimate Dixon's weighted average cost of capital.  Dixon's marginal tax rate is 30%.
       
    2.78%
       
    8.81%
       
    2.66%
       
    7.97%
       
    8.34%

 

QUESTION 8

  1. Dixon Corp has announced a per-share dividend of $5.25 for the year just ended.  The company’s earnings and dividends per share are expected to grow at a steady rate of 4.50% for the foreseeable future.  Each share of the company’s common stock is currently trading for $94.  Estimate Dixon’s marginal cost of common equity.  Dixon faces a marginal tax rate of 30%.
       
    5.84%
       
    10.34%
       
    7.24%
       
    13.54%
       
    9.79%

 

QUESTION 9

  1. Check the information provided for Terra CorpThe net present value of the project is estimated to be:
       
    $34,774
       
    $37,694
       
    $23,976
       
    $16,353
       
    $1,337

 

QUESTION 10

  1. Information for Terra Corp. Terra Corp is considering the purchase of a machine that is expected to cost $180,000.  The machine will require an additional $40,000 to have it shipped, modified, and installed.  The purchase of this machine is expected to require additional working capital of $20,000 upfront, which will be liquidated when the machine is sold off.  Terra expects to use the machine for 4 years, and then sell it for $95,000.  The machine will be fully depreciated over the four years, at a constant rate.  In each of the four years, Terra’s revenues are expected to be $85,000 higher than they would be without the machine.  Annual operating costs (not including depreciation) will also be higher, however, to the extent of $19,000.  The firm pays a 30% rate in taxes, and its cost of capital is 7.5%.  The initial outflow of cash for the proposed project is expected to be:
       
    $220,000
       
    $200,000
       
    $180,000
       
    $190,000
       
    $240,000
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