Question

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 bonds and issues new common stock?

A. 9.9%
B. 10.3%
C. 12.6%
D. 11.8%
E. 10.4%

Answer 1

A. 9.9%

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