Question: The management of the company ABC wants to calculate the companys weighted average cost of capital. The relevant data pertaining to capital structure is as

The management of the company ABC wants to calculate the companys weighted average cost of capital. The relevant data pertaining to capital structure is as follows.

Rs. in million

18% preference shares (face value of Rs. 10 per share)

125

Equity share capital (face value of Rs. 10 per share)

385

Reserves

500

18% long-term loans

325

15% debentures

230

Total

1,565

The management of the company gathered following additional information.

Current ex-dividend preference shares price (Rupees)

12.5

Current ex-dividend equity shares price (Rupees)

28

Current ex-interest debenture market value (Rupees)

110

Equity beta of the company

0.8

Stock market risk premium

9.5%

Yield on long-term risk-free security

5.5%

The par value of the debentures is Rs. 100, which will be redeemed in 4 years and interest is paid on annual basis. The company uses a tax rate of 31%, ignoring flotation costs.

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