The firm's 5.42% coupon bond issue trades at par, matures in 25 years and pays interest semi-annually. The firm recently paid a $4.32 preferred stock dividend per share while its price is $95 per share. The current risk-free rate is 4.76% and the current market risk premium is 3.54%. The firm's beta is .91. The firm's tax rate is 21%. What is the After-tax Cost of Debt?

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The firm's 5.42% coupon bond issue trades at par, matures in 25 years and pays interest semi-annually. The firm recently paid a $4.32 preferred stock dividend per share while its price is $95 per share. The current risk-free rate is 4.76% and the current market risk premium is 3.54%. The firm's beta is .91. The firm's tax rate is 21%. What is the After-tax Cost of Debt? 

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