Question: Avicorp has a $10 million debt issue outstanding, with a 6% coupon rate. The debt has semi-annual coupons, the next coupon is due in six months, and the debt matures in five years. It is currently priced at 95% of par value. What is Avicorp's pre-tax cost of debt (expressed in APR)?
If Avicorp faces a 40% tax rate, what is its after-tax cost of debt?