Schadler Systems Is Expected to Pay a $3

question 11

Multiple Choice

Schadler Systems is expected to pay a $3.50 dividend at year end (D₁ = $3.50) ,the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 6.50% a year,and the common stock currently sells for $62.50 a share.The before-tax cost of debt is 7.50%,and the tax rate is 40%.The target capital structure consists of 40% debt and 60% common equity.What is the company's WACC if all equity is from retained earnings?

• A)8.35%
• B)8.70%
• C)9.06%
• D)9.42%

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