Trucking's Balance Sheet Shows a Total of Noncallable $45 Million

question 62

Multiple Choice

Trucking's balance sheet shows a total of noncallable $45 million long-term debt with a coupon rate of 7.00% and a yield to maturity of 6.00%.This debt currently has a market value of $50 million.The balance sheet also shows that the company has 10 million shares of common stock, and the book value of the common equity (common stock plus retained earnings) is $65 million.The current stock price is $22.50 per share; stockholders' required return, rs, is 14.00%; and the firm's tax rate is 40%.The CFO thinks the WACC should be based on market value weights, but the president thinks book weights are more appropriate.What is the difference between these two WACCs?

• A)1.55%
• B)1.72%
• C)1.91%
• D)2.13%
• E)2.36%

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Understand the trade-offs involved in balancing the need for capital with the preservation of equity for startup companies.

Recognize the various forms of venture capital and how they are organized and function.

Know the appropriate stages and circumstances under which a company should seek specific types of investors.

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