Purpose of Assignment
Students should understand the mechanics in calculating a company’s weighted average cost of capital using the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and its use in making financial investments.
Assignment Steps
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Scenario:You work for an investment banking firm and have been asked by management of Vestor Corporation (not real) a software development company to calculate its weighted average cost of capital to use in evaluating a new company investment. The firm is considering a new investment in a warehousing facility which it believes will generate an internal rate of return of 11.5%. The market value of Vestor’s capital structure is as follows:
To finance the investment Vestor has issued 20 year bonds with a $1000 par value 6% coupon rate and at a market price of $950. Preferred stock paying a $2.50 annual dividend was sold for $25 per share. Common stock of Vestor is currently selling for $50 per share and has a Beta of 1.2. The firm’s tax rate is 34%. The expected market return of the S&P 500 is 13% and the 10-Year Treasury note is currently yielding 3.5%.
Determinewhat discount rate (WACC) Vestor should use to evaluate the warehousing facility project.
Assesswhether Vestor should make the warehouse investment.
Prepareyour analysis in a minimum of 700 words in MicrosoftWord.
UseMicrosoftWord tables in the presentation if you choose.
Showall calculations and analysis in the presentation.
Formatyour assignment consistent with APA guidelines.