Cost of the equity
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Byron Corporation's present capital structure, which is also its target capital structure, is 40% debt ad 60% common equity. Next year's net income is projected to be $21,000 and Bryan's payout ratio is 30%. The company's earnings and dividends are growing at a constant rate of 5%; the last dividend (D0) was $2.00; and the current equilibrium stock price is $21.88. Bryon can raise all the debt financing it needs at 14%. If Bryon issues new common stock, a 20% flotation cost will be incurred. The firm's marginal tax rate is 40%.
What is the component cost of the equity raised by selling new common stock?
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