Assume the Market Value of Fords' Equity, Preferred Stock and Debt

question 9

Multiple Choice

Assume the market value of Fords' equity, preferred stock and debt are $7 billion, $4 billion and $10 billion respectively. Ford has a beta of 1.4, the market risk premium is 6% and the risk-free rate of interest is 4%. Ford's preferred stock pays a dividend of $3 each year and trades at a price of $25 per share. Ford's debt trades with a yield to maturity of 8.5%. What is Ford's weighted average cost of capital if its tax rate is 35%?

• A) 7.69%
• B) 8.15%
• C) 8.60%
• D) 9.05%

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Definitions:

Resistance Point

The least favorable outcome a negotiator is willing to accept before walking away from a negotiation.

Information Overload Tactic

A negotiation or influence strategy involving overwhelming an opponent with excessive information to cloud their decision-making.

Costs of Delay

The negative consequences or losses associated with not resolving a problem or completing a task in a timely manner.

Distributive Bargaining Strategies

Negotiation techniques focused on dividing a fixed amount of resources, often resulting in a win-lose situation.