Suppose That TW, Inc

question 122

Multiple Choice

Suppose that TW, Inc. has a capital structure of 25 percent equity, 15 percent preferred stock, and 60 percent debt. If the before-tax component costs of equity, preferred stock and debt are 13.5 percent, 9.5 percent and 4 percent, respectively, what is TW's WACC if the firm faces an average tax rate of 30 percent?

• A)6.19 percent
• B)6.48 percent
• C)7.2 percent
• D)9.0 percent

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Definitions:

Equity

The ownership interest held by shareholders in a corporation, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.

Liability

A financial obligation or debt that a company owes to others, which must be settled over time through the transfer of assets or services.

Asset

An asset is a resource with economic value that an individual, corporation, or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide future benefit.

Expense

Money spent or cost incurred in an entity's efforts to generate revenue, representing the cost of doing business.