Wally's War Duds Has a Preferred Share Issue Outstanding with a Current

question 74

Multiple Choice

Wally's War Duds has a preferred share issue outstanding with a current price of $26.57. The firm is expected to pay a dividend of $1.86 per share a year from today. What is the firm's cost of preferred equity? Round your final answer to nearest percentage.

• A) 6.50%
• B) 7.00%
• C) 7.50%
• D) 8.00%

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Perfectly Competitive

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Industrial Union

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