Concept introduction:
Bonds:
Bonds are debt instruments issued by the borrower company to its lenders. Bonds are issued at a specified rate of interest and for a specified time period. The bondholders get a fixed rate of interest on the bonds and repayment of the bonds at the maturity date.
Requirement 1:
To calculate:
The After tax cost amount of interest expense.
Concept introduction:
Bonds:
Bonds are debt instruments issued by the borrower company to its lenders. Bonds are issued at a specified rate of interest and for a specified time period. The bondholders get a fixed rate of interest on the bonds and repayment of the bonds at the maturity date.
Requirement 2:
To indicate:
The effect of tax on interest expense and financial leverage.
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