Question: Answers needed for each part with step by step solution thanks :) I got 5.62% for part (i) and 2.7 for part (ii), not sure

 Answers needed for each part with step by step solution thanks

Answers needed for each part with step by step solution thanks :)

I got 5.62% for part (i) and 2.7 for part (ii), not sure if they are correct though

Also need solutions for (iii) and (iv) with step by steps thank you :)

Question 9 Ariel Transport Ltd has a Debt: Equity ratio of 1:1. The risk-free rate of return is 2%. The market equity risk premium is believed to be 5% and the yield on Ariel's own debt is 4%. The beta of the company's equity is 1.2. The profits of the company are taxed at 19%. Stating any further assumptions you make: i) Calculate the weighted average cost of capital. [3 marks] Ariel currently have 2m issued shares which are trading at 3 each. ii) If Ariel offer a 1 for 1 rights issue at a discount of 20%, calculate the expected share price after the rights issue assuming it is successful. [3 marks] ii) Calculate the company's new equity beta after the rights issue. [3 marks] iv) Calculate the new weighted average cost of capital after the rights issue. [2 marks] ITotal 11 marks

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