Table 9.2 A Firm Has Determined Its Optimal Structure Which Is Composed

question 15

Multiple Choice

Table 9.2
A firm has determined its optimal structure which is composed of the following sources and target market value proportions. Debt: The firm can sell a 15-year, $1,000 par value, 8 percent bond for $1,050. A flotation cost of 2 percent of the face value would be required in addition to the premium of $50.
Common Stock: A firm's common stock is currently selling for $75 per share. The dividend expected to be paid at the end of the coming year is $5. Its dividend payments have been growing at a constant rate for the last five years. Five years ago, the dividend was $3.10. It is expected that to sell, a new common stock issue must be underpriced $2 per share and the firm must pay $1 per share in flotation costs. Additionally, the firm has a marginal tax rate of 40 percent.
-The firm's cost of retained earnings is ________. (See Table 9.2)

• A) 10.2 percent
• B) 14.3 percent
• C) 16.7 percent
• D) 17.0 percent

Understand the importance of maintaining desired inventory levels to meet production needs.

Recognize the relationship between budgeting and strategic planning.

Conceptualize the interrelationships within the master budget and its components.

Understand the concept and application of social schemas and scripts in predicting behavior.

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