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COST OF CAPITAL

Debt (kd)

Example 2:

C Ltd has a loan with a book value of R2 500 000. The loan

matures in 4 years time and carries interest at a rate of 12%
per annum. The current long term interest rate for a similar

loan is 13%. The tax rate is 28%. Calculate the current
market value of the loan.

Pmt = 2 500 000 x 12% x 72% = -216 000

FV = - 2 500 000

n = 4 NOTE:
The current after tax cost of debt is used
i = 13% x 72% = 9.36% and not the cost of debt at which the

PV = R2 442 143 company originally acquired the debt.

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