Question: A firm has determined its optimal structure which is composed of the following sources and target market value proportions, long-term debt 45% and common stock

A firm has determined its optimal structure which is composed of the following sources and target market value proportions, long-term debt 45% and common stock equity 55%.

Debt: The firm can sell a 14-year, $1,000 par value, 12 percent bond for $1,050. A flotation cost of 3 percent of the face value would be required. Additionally, the firm has a marginal tax rate of 32 percent.

Year

Dividend

2015

3.99

2014

3.84

2013

3.70

2012

3.42

2011

3.22

Common Stock: the firms common stock is currently selling for $75 per share. The stock must be underpriced by $3 per share, and the flotation costs are expected to amount to $2 per share. The firm expects to pay cash dividends of $4.23 per share next year. The dividends paid on the outstanding stock over the past 5 years (20112015) were as follows:

Calculate the weighted average cost of capital?

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