Shares were issued at 160 each but the issuance cost is 10 per share. The expected dividend to be received one year from now is 27. A.) Assuming that shareholders expect no growth from their investment, what would the cost of equity be? B.) If retained earnings were used instead of new issuances, what would the cost of the new financing be?

Shares were issued at 160 each but the issuance cost is 10 per share. The expected dividend to be received one year from now is 27. A.) Assuming that shareholders expect no growth from their investment, what would the cost of equity be? B.) If retained earnings were used instead of new issuances, what would the cost of the new financing be?

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Chapter11: Determining The Cost Of Capital

Section: Chapter Questions

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