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1. Briefly explain the concept of weighted average capital.
The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) represents the average rate of return that a company is expected to pay to all its security holders to finance its assets. It is a weighted sum of the costs of equity, debt, and preferred stock, proportionate to their representation in the firm’s capital structure. WACC serves as a critical benchmark in investment decision-making, reflecting the minimum return required to satisfy investors and creditors, and facilitating assessment of investment projects' viability. This metric incorporates market conditions, risks associated with the firm, and the relative weights of different sources of capital, providing a comprehensive measure of the firm's cost of capital that is essential for valuation and strategic planning (Brigham & Ehrhardt, 2016; Damodaran, 2012).
2. Using the information below, calculate the weighted average cost of capital.
| Capital Component | Value ($) | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bonds Outstanding | 350 | Bond Price = $1,200, YTM = 6% |
| Bank Loan | 250,000 | Rate = 4% |
| Preferred Stock Outstanding | 1,200 | Price = $50, Cost = 8% |
| Common Stock Outstanding | 8,000 | Price = $42, Cost = 10% |
Tax Rate = 35%
Market Values (MVd, MVp, MVc) are to be calculated accordingly based on given data, then WACC calculated using:
WACC = (Wd × Rd × (1 - Tc)) + (Wp × Rp) + (Wc × Rc)
Where:
- Wd, Wp, Wc are the weights of debt, preferred stock, and common equity, respectively
- Rd is the after-tax cost of debt (YTM of bonds)
- Rp is the cost of preferred stock
- Rc is the cost of equity (common stock)
Calculations include: MVd, MVp, MVc, Wd, Wp, Wc, then substitute into WACC formula.
3. Will the inclusion of flotation costs increase or decrease the WACC?
The inclusion of flotation costs increases the WACC because flotation costs represent additional expenses associated with raising new capital, effectively raising the cost of capital. When flotation costs are considered, the firm must generate higher returns to cover these costs, which elevates the overall weighted average cost of capital.
4. Use the following information to answer the following questions:
- Assuming the capital structure is optimal, it minimizes the firm’s WACC, thus maximizing the firm's value and providing the best trade-off between risk and return.
- The introduced concept (represented by letter A) refers to the firm's optimal capital structure, which balances debt and equity to minimize WACC, thus increasing the firm’s value.
- Calculating the new cost of capital if the firm raises up to $7.2 million involves adjusting the weights in the WACC formula based on the additional capital raised and recalculating WACC accordingly.
5. Use the information below to complete the following questions:
| Project | Cost of Capital (%) | Reinvestment Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| B | 8.0 | 6.0 |
Questions:
- Calculate NPV, PI, IRR, MIRR for both projects.
- If Projects A and B are independent, which should be accepted or rejected based on these metrics?
- If Projects A and B are mutually exclusive, which project(s) should be selected or rejected?
6. Use the information below to calculate the following:
| Project | Cost ($) | NPV ($) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 922,728 | 13,000 |
| B | 488,524 | 9,000 |
| C | 1,432,053 | 25,000 |
| D | 892,709 | 11,000 |
| E | 166,277 | 7,000 |
| F | 1,159,922 | 19,000 |
| G | 2,697,166 | 50,000 |
| H | 239,015 | 4,000 |
| I | 1,777,614 | 28,000 |
| J | 884,296 | 12,000 |
Capacities:
Using solver, determine the combination of projects that maximizes total NPV without exceeding a $5,000,000 budget, considering constraints such as mandatory inclusion of project E and project mutually exclusivity for certain pairs.
In the solver setups, record the input parameters, including target cell (total NPV), changing cells (project selection variables), constraints (budget, inclusion, mutual exclusivity).
7. As an investor, you are considering an investment in the bonds of the Front Range Electric Company.
The bonds pay interest semiannually, will mature in eight years, and have a coupon rate of 4.5% on a face value of $1,000. Currently, the bonds are selling for $900. Your required return is 5.75%.
Questions:
- Calculate the highest price you are willing to pay given your required return.
- Calculate the current yield of these bonds.
- Calculate the yield to maturity (YTM).
- If held for one year, what total rate of return will be earned? Why does this differ from current yield and YTM?
- If callable in 3 years with a 4% call premium, what is the yield to call?
- Is it likely the bonds will be called in 3 years, assuming market rates remain unchanged? Why or why not?
- Calculate the duration and modified duration of the bonds.
- Estimate the price change for a -0.35% change in yield using modified duration.
- Calculate the convexity of the bond and estimate price change for a -0.35% yield change.
- Compare the accuracy of the price change estimates using modified duration versus convexity and explain which is more reliable.
Replace the placeholder answer texts accordingly; all calculations should be shown with proper formulas, step-by-step process, and interpretations based on financial principles.
References
- Brigham, E. F., & Ehrhardt, M. C. (2016). Financial Management: Theory & Practice. Cengage Learning.
- Damodaran, A. (2012). Investment Valuation: Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset. Wiley Finance.
- Ross, S. A., Westerfield, R. W., & Jaffe, J. (2013). Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill Education.
- Johnson, H., & Griffin, R. (2019). Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. Wiley.
- Fabozzi, F. J. (2016). Bond Markets, Analysis, and Strategies. Pearson.
- Gentry, W. M., & Eckles, D. L. (2020). Principles of Corporate Finance. Wiley.
- Higgins, R. C. (2018). Analysis for Financial Management. McGraw-Hill Education.
- Brigham, E. F., & Ehrhardt, M. C. (2019). Financial Management: Theory & Practice. Cengage Learning.
- Myers, S. C. (2012). Determinants of Corporate Borrowing. Journal of Financial Economics.
- Fama, E. F., & French, K. R. (2004). The Capital Asset Pricing Model: Theory and Evidence. Journal of Economic Perspectives.