Answer:
The answer is 11.44%
Explanation:
Solution
Given that:
Glass maker has a pre-merger of =$5 debt
Equity =$10
The rate on debt =11%
The risk free rate =6%
Tax rate =40%
The levered beta is =1.36
Equity risk premium is= 4%.
Now,
the next step is to find discount to use for Glass maker free cash flows and interest tax savings
Cost of equity (Ke) = Risk free return + Beta ( Market return - Risk free return )
= 6% +1.36( 10%-6%)
=11.44%
Therefore, the rate to be used to discount free cash flows and interest tax savings is 11.44%