Jury Company Wants to Calculate the Component Costs in Its

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Essay

Jury Company wants to calculate the component costs in its capital structure.Common stock currently sells for $27,and is expected to pay a dividend of $0.50.Jury's dividend growth rate is 8%,and flotation cost is $1.25.Preferred stock sells for $46,pays a dividend of $4.00,and carries a flotation cost of $1.10.Jury Company bonds yield 9% in the market.Jury is in the 40% tax bracket.
Calculate cost of debt,cost of common stock,cost of new common stock,cost of preferred stock and cost of retained earnings.

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Definitions:

Agents

Individuals or entities authorized to act on behalf of others in financial transactions or negotiations.

Principals

Individuals or entities that own a significant interest in a business or an investment, often referred to as the main parties involved in a transaction.

Working Capital Management

The process of managing short-term assets and liabilities to ensure a company can meet its operating expenses and short-term debt obligations.

Accounts Payable

Debt incurred by a business to its vendors or lenders for products and services received, yet payment has not been made.