Cost of Debt and Debt Financing in Malaysia

a$)$ Calculate the cost of debt for MAXIS AND HARTALEGE company. Discuss the factors that affect the cost of debt, including the yield to maturity $($YTM$)$ on their outstanding bonds.

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Cost of Equity and Equity Financing in Malaysia

c$)$ Determine the cost of equity for each of the selected companies using the Dividend Discount Model $($DDM$)$ or the Capital Asset Pricing Model $($CAPM$).$ Justify your choice of model.

d$)$ Discuss the risk factors that influence the cost of equity to the selected companies.

e$)$ Compare and contrast the cost of equity for the two companies and explain any variations.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital $($WACC$)$ in the Malaysian Market

f$)$ Calculate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital $($WACC$)$ for each of the selected companies by combining the cost of debt and cost of equity. Explain the importance of the WACC in investment decisions.