A firm is proceeding with a bond issue to raise (borrow) $100 million. The interest rate is the cost of debt of 8%, and interest will be paid annually for the nine (9) year term of the debt. If the company's tax rate is 30%, what is the present value of the total interest tax shields of this nine-year debt? A. $30.0 million B. $15.0 million C. $20.5 million D. $8.0 million

A firm is proceeding with a bond issue to raise (borrow) $100 million. The interest rate is the cost of debt of 8%, and interest will be paid annually for the nine (9) year term of the debt. If the company's tax rate is 30%, what is the present value of the total interest tax shields of this nine-year debt? A. $30.0 million B. $15.0 million C. $20.5 million D. $8.0 million

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Determining The Cost Of Capital

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