Question

Wilde Software Development has a 12% unlevered cost of equity. Wilde forecasts the following interest expenses, which are expected to grow at a constant 3% rate after Year 3. Wilde's tax rate is 25%. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Interest expenses $80 $95 $140 What is the horizon value of the interest tax shield

Answer 1

Answer: $400.56

Explanation:

Horizon value = Tax shield in 3rd year * (1 + growth rate) / (Required return - Growth rate)

Tax shield in year 3 = Interest expense * tax rate

= 140 * 25%

= $35

Horizon value = 35 * ( 1 + 3%) / (12% - 3%)

= $400.56