Question: Z 1 Traders Ltd issued 1 7 5 0 0 0 0 , R 5 ordinary shares with a current market price of R 7

Z1 Traders Ltd issued 1750000, R5 ordinary shares with a current market price of R7,25 per share. The latest dividend paid was 75 cents and an 8% average growth for the past twelve years were achieved. The company issued 250000,11% preference shares at R5 each, with a current market price of R9 per share. Z1 Traders Ltd has a public traded debt with a face value of R1000000 at a coupon rate of 12% and a yield to maturity of 14%. The debenture has five years to maturity. A bank overdraft of R500000 is due in three years at an annual interest rate of 15%. The company's beta is 1.1 with a risk-free rate of 6% and a market return of 13%. The company is taxed at 27%. Required: 3.1 Calculate the weighted cost of capital using the Gordon Growth Model. (20 Marks)3.2 Calculate the weighted average cost of capital using the Capital Asset Pricing Model to calculate the cost of equity. (5 Marks)

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