Problem 10-13 Cost of Common Equity with Flotation

Ballack Co.s common stock currently sells for $44.75 per share. The growth rate is a constant 11.2%, and the company has an expected dividend yield of 3%. The expected long-run dividend payout ratio is 30%, and the expected return on equity (ROE) is 16%. New stock can be sold to the public at the current price, but a flotation cost of 15% would be incurred. What would be the cost of new equity? Round your answer to two decimal places. %

Hint: Answer is NOT 46.51%