Tangshan Mining Is Considering Issuing Long-Term Debt

question 94

Multiple Choice

Tangshan Mining is considering issuing long-term debt. The debt would have a 30 year maturity and a 12 percent coupon rate and make semiannual coupon payments. In order to sell the issue, the bonds must be underpriced at a discount of 2.5 percent of face value. In addition, the firm would have to pay flotation costs of 2.5 percent of face value. The firm's tax rate is 33 percent. Given this information, the after tax cost of debt for Tangshan Mining would be

• A) 6.38%.
• B) 12.76%.
• C) 4.98%.
• D) 8.55%.

Grasp the consequences of inventory mismanagement, including overstocking and understocking.

Comprehend the method of calculating average inventory and its relevance.

Learn the concepts of inventory valuation and the effects of errors on financial statements.

Understand various inventory valuation methods and their effects on financial statements.

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