The current weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for Van der Welde is 10%. The company announced

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The current weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for Van der Welde is 10%. The company announced a debt offering that raises the WACC to 13%. The most likely conclusion is that for Van der Welde:

A. the company’s prospects are improving.

B. equity financing is cheaper than debt financing.

C. the company’s debt/equity ratio has moved beyond the optimal range.

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Corporate Finance A Practical Approach

ISBN: 9781118217290

2nd Edition

Authors: Michelle R Clayman, Martin S Fridson, George H Troughton, Matthew Scanlan

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