Global Products plans to issue long-term bonds to raise funds to finance its growth. The company has existing bonds outstanding that are similar to the new bonds it expects to issue. The existing bonds have a face value equal to $1,000, mature in 10 years, pay $60 interest annually, and are currently selling for $1,077 each. Global's marginal tax rate is 40 percent.
(a) What should be the coupon rate on the new bond issue?
(a) What is Global's after-tax cost of debt?