Avicorp has a $12.1 million debt outstanding, with a 6.2% 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.
A. What is Avicorp's pre-tax cost of debt? Note: Compute the annual return.
B. If Avicorp's faces a 40% tax rate, what is its after-tax cost of debt?