Temple Company's Common Stock Dividends Have Grown Over the Past

question 7

Multiple Choice

Temple Company's common stock dividends have grown over the past 5-year period from $0.60 per share to $0.89 (today) . Assume that Temple's dividends are expected to grow at this rate for the foreseeable future. Temple's stock is currently selling for $12 per share. New common stock can be sold to net the company $11 per share. Determine the costs of internal and external equity to Temple.

• A) 18.1%; 18.9%
• B) 15.9%; 16.6%
• C) 16.2%; 16.9%
• D) 15.9%; 18.9%

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