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A. Bad Boys, Inc. is evaluating its cost of capital. Under consultation, Bad Boys, Inc. expects to issue
new debt at par with a coupon rate of 8% and to issue new preferred stock with a $2.50 per share
dividend at $25 a share. The common stock of Bad Boys, Inc. is currently selling for $20.00 a share.
Bad Boys, Inc. expects to pay a dividend of $1.50 per share next year. An equity analyst foresees
a growth in dividends at a rate of 5% per year. Bad Boys, Inc. marginal tax rate is 35%. If Bad Boys,
Inc. raises capital using 45% debt, 5% preferred stock, and 50% common stock, what is Bad Boys
cost of capital?
Answer: As the instructions are given we have to calculate cost of capital or weighted average cost of
capital (WACC) so the formula for calculating the cost of capita is given below;
𝑊𝐴𝐶𝐶 = 𝑟𝑠 ∗ 𝑊𝑠 + 𝑟𝑑 ∗ 𝑊𝑑 ∗ (1 − 𝑇) + 𝑟𝑝 ∗ 𝑊𝑝
Where;
rs is cost of equity
𝑊𝑠 is weight of common stock,
rd is cost of debt,
𝑊𝑑 is weight of common stock
rp is cost of preferred Stock,
𝑊𝑝 is weight of common stock
𝑇 is the marginal tax rate
Answer:
C. On page 457, your textbook details the term Cannibalization. In your own words, identify two
corporations that have dealt with cannibalization and what steps were taken to overcome the
cannibalization. Please provide any citations and references. Please be articulate in your responses.