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a. Estimate the beta of an unlevered firm in the commuter airline business based on EagleAir's market-determined beta.
b. Now assume that rd = rRF = 6% and the market risk premium, RPM, is 5%. Find the required rate of return on equity for an unlevered commuter airline.
c. Air Kingston is considering three capital structures: (1) $2 million debt, (2) $6 million debt, and (3) $8 million debt. Estimate Air Kingston's rs for these debt levels.
d. Calculate Air Kingston's rs at $8 million debt assuming that its tax rate is now 30%. Compare this with your corresponding answer to part c? Cost Of Capital
Cost of capital refers to the opportunity cost of making a specific investment . Cost of capital (COC) is the rate of return that a firm must earn on its project investments to maintain its market value and attract funds. COC is the required rate of...
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Financial Management Theory and Practice
ISBN: 978-0176517304
2nd Canadian edition
Authors: Eugene Brigham, Michael Ehrhardt, Jerome Gessaroli, Richard Nason
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