Division hurdle rate / WACC when borrowing is centralised, division cap structure

Hi,

I have a company with several divisions and a centralised Treasury. The company borrows on a centralised basis and has a specific cost of debt.

I am assessing the hurdle rate for one of the divisions. The cost of equity is clearly assessed on a division (sector) basis. But what should I do with the cost of debt: 1. Take the company's cost of debt (based on centralised borrowing capability) or 2. Synthetic rating assessment (Damodaran's thingy) or 3. Sector based - for instance, a median

Additional question - how to establish the appropriate D/E: 1. Take the sector median or 2. Use the existing (combined) D/E ratio of the company or 3. Assess the optimal independently

Thanks!

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