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Assume Ford Motor Company Is Discussing New Ways to Recapitalize

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Assume Ford Motor Company is discussing new ways to recapitalize the firm and raise additional capital. Its current capital structure has a 10% weight in equity, 20% in preferred stock, and 70% in debt. The cost of equity capital is 16%, the cost of preferred stock is 10%, and the pretax cost of debt is 8%. What is the weighted average cost of capital for Ford if its marginal tax rate is 40%?

Understand and correctly identify components and calculations involved in key financial ratios, including solvency, profitability, and liquidity ratios.

Recognize the significance of financial analysis tools, including horizontal and vertical analysis, for evaluating a company's performance over time and in comparison to industry standards.

Grasp the implications of changes in financial ratios and what they indicate about a company's financial health and operational efficiency.

Distinguish between unusual items, discontinued operations, and changes in accounting principles, and their impact on financial statements and performance analysis.

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