J Ross and Sons Inc

question 41

Multiple Choice

J. Ross and Sons Inc. has a target capital structure that calls for 40 percent debt, 10 percent preferred stock, and 50 percent common equity. Ross' common stock currently sells for $40 per share. The firm recently paid a dividend equal to $2 per share on its common stock, and investors expect the dividend to grow indefinitely at a constant rate of 10 percent per year. If it issues new common stock, the firm will incur flotation costs equal to 7 percent. What is the firm's cost of retained earnings?

• A)15.00%
• B)15.91%
• C)15.50%
• D)14.54%
• E)16.50%

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Definitions:

Shareholder

An individual or entity that owns shares in a corporation, thus holding a portion of its equity.

Direct Flotation Costs

Expenses directly incurred by a company when it issues new securities, such as underwriting fees, legal fees, and registration fees.

Offering Size

The total value or amount of securities, such as stocks or bonds, that are made available for sale in a public offering.

Gross Proceeds

The total amount of money received from a transaction before any deductions or expenses are subtracted.