Southern Corporation has a capital structure of 40% debt and 60% common equity.  This capital structure is expected not to change.  The firm's tax rate is 34%.  The firm can issue the following securities to finance capital investments:   Debt: Capital can be raised through bank loans at a pretax cost of 8.5%.  Also, bonds can be issued at a pretax cost of 10%.   Common Stock: Retained earnings will be available for investment.  In addition, new common stock can be issued at the market price of $59.  Flotation costs will be $3 per share.  The recent common stock dividend was $3.15.  Dividends are expected to grow at 7% in the future.    What is the cost of capital if the firm uses bank loans and retained earnings?

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Southern Corporation has a capital structure of 40% debt and 60% common equity.  This capital structure is expected not to change.  The firm's tax rate is 34%.  The firm can issue the following securities to finance capital investments:

 

Debt: Capital can be raised through bank loans at a pretax cost of 8.5%.  Also, bonds can be issued at a pretax cost of 10%.

 

Common Stock: Retained earnings will be available for investment.  In addition, new common stock can be issued at the market price of $59.  Flotation costs will be $3 per share.  The recent common stock dividend was $3.15.  Dividends are expected to grow at 7% in the future. 

 

What is the cost of capital if the firm uses bank loans and retained earnings?

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