Umklomelo Ltd has a target capital structure of 60% equity and 40% debt. The after-tax cost of
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Umklomelo Ltd has a target capital structure of 60% equity and 40% debt. The after-tax cost of future debt is 5.5% and the cost of new equity is 13%. The financial manager is currently considering a project with an expected return of 12% which will be financed from the issue of ordinary shares as all retained income is already budgeted for in more profitable projects.
The company recently issued debentures and, as a result, the present capital structure is more heavily weighted towards debt.
Required:
- Calculate the weighted-average cost of capital.
- State, with reasons, whether the project under consideration should be accepted.
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