Crypton Electronics has a capital structure consisting of 40 percent common stock and 60 percent debt. A

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Crypton Electronics has a capital structure consisting of 40 percent common stock and 60 percent debt. A debt issue of $1,000 par value, 6 percent bonds that mature in 15 years and pay annual interest will sell for $975. Common stock of the firm is currently selling for $30 per share and the firm expects to pay a $2.25 dividend next year. Dividends have grown at the rate of 5 percent per year and are expected to continue to do so for the foreseeable future. What is Crypton’s cost of capital where the firm’s tax rate is 30 percent?


Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on...
Capital Structure
Capital structure refers to a company’s outstanding debt and equity. The capital structure is the particular combination of debt and equity used by a finance its overall operations and growth. Capital structure maximizes the market value of a...
Cost Of Capital
Cost of capital refers to the opportunity cost of making a specific investment . Cost of capital (COC) is the rate of return that a firm must earn on its project investments to maintain its market value and attract funds. COC is the required rate of...
Dividend
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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Financial Management Principles and Applications

ISBN: 978-0133423822

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Authors: Sheridan Titman, Arthur Keown, John Martin

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