The Cost of Equity: Melba's Toast Has a Preferred Share

question 78

Multiple Choice

The cost of equity: Melba's Toast has a preferred share issue outstanding with a current price of $19.50. The firm is expected to pay a dividend of $2.34 per share a year from today. What is the firm's cost of preferred equity?

• A) 11.50%
• B) 11.75%
• C) 12.00%
• D) 12.25%

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