Answer:
Explanation:
First, find the YTM of the bond (rD), you can do this with a financial calculator using the following inputs;
Maturity of the bond : N = 20
Annual coupon payment; PMT = 8%*1000 = 80
Face value; FV = 1000
Price of the bond ; PV = -1,050
then CPT I/Y = 7.51% (this is the Pretax cost of debt; the rD)
Next, find the cost of equity (rE) using CAPM;
CAPM; r = risk free + beta (Market risk premium)
rE = 0.0450 + 1.20(0.0550)
rE = 0.0450 + 0.066
= 0.111 or 11.1%
Next, WACC formula = wE*rE + wD*rD(1-tax) whereby;
w = weight of..
rD= pretax cost of debt
WACC = (0.65*0.111) + [0.35*0.0751(1-0.40) ]
WACC = 0.07215 + 0.015771
= 0.0879
Therefore, WACC = 8.79%