The Following Information Pertains to the Capital Program of a Firm

question 12

Essay

The following information pertains to the capital program of a firm:
Target capital structure : 30% debt, 20% preferred stock, 50% equity.
Unadjusted component costs of capital k_d = 10%
k_p = 12%
k_e = 14%
Flotation Costs, Taxes, and Retained Earnings Flotation costs are 8% on common and preferred stock and zero on debt
The total effective tax rate (federal and state)is 40%
Retained earnings of $1,250,000 are expected next year.
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