Question 2 Weighted Average Cost of Capital (15 marks) The capital structure of Minelli Enterprises Limited as at 31 March 2020 is as follows: $'000 Ordinary shares (par value $1.50) 60,000 5.5% (post-tax) Preference Shares (par value $2.20) 8,800 6.5% (pre-tax) Bonds semi-annual (par value $1000) 80,000 Term Loan (interest rate 4.25% per annum) 6,500 Additional Information: The ordinary shares are currently trading at $1.95 while the preference shares are trading at $2.45. Return on government bonds is 1.25%, the market risk premium consultant has estimated the company to have a beta of 1.30. The company tax rate is 28% The bonds initially had a 5-year term to maturity and were issued exactly three years ago and would be redeemed at par. The current market value of the bond is $ 955. . . . Required: 2.1 Bond ratings are susceptible to the COVID-19 pandemic. Discuss. (5 marks) 2.2 Calculate the post-tax weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for Minelli Enterprises Ltd using the market valuation approach (show all workings). (10 marks)