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13 October, 02:06

A firm has zero debt in its capital structure. Its overall cost of capital is 8%. The firm is considering a new capital structure with 50% debt. The interest rate on the debt would be 5%. Assuming that the corporate tax rate is 40%, and all else is equal. including its risk profile, what would be its new cost of equity?

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  1. 13 October, 05:17
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    Answer: 9.8%

    Explanation:

    Because rs = 8 + (1 -.4) (1) (8-5) = 8 + 1.8 = 9.8%
  2. 13 October, 05:31
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    9.8%

    Explanation:

    Formula;

    Ke=overall cost of capital + (1-.4) (Overall cost of capital-cost of debt)

    Where Ke = Cost of equity

    overall cost of capital=8%

    cost of debt=5%

    Ke=8% + (1-.4) * (8%-5%)

    Ke=8% + (1.8%)

    Ke=9.8%
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