Lily Co. is expected to pay a dividend of $12 at the end of this year. The firm would like to issue new common stock to raise project funds but expects to incur flotation costs of 4%. The company's dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 6% indefinitely. Currently the stock is selling for $120. What is the after-tax cost of this firm’s equity? Assume a tax rate of 40%.
Lily Co. is expected to pay a dividend of $12 at the end of this year. The firm would like to issue new common stock to raise project funds but expects to incur flotation costs of 4%. The company's dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 6% indefinitely. Currently the stock is selling for $120. What is the after-tax cost of this firm’s equity? Assume a tax rate of 40%.
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Lily Co. is expected to pay a dividend of $12 at the end of this year. The firm would like to issue new common stock to raise project funds but expects to incur flotation costs of 4%. The company's dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 6% indefinitely. Currently the stock is selling for $120. What is the after-tax cost of this firm’s equity? Assume a tax rate of 40%.
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