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A companys Balance Sheet (in millions)

Assets Liabilities & Equity

Current $ 80

Net Fixed $120 Bonds ($1000 Par) 130

Preferred stocks ($100 Par) 40

Total $200 Common Stock ($1 par) 30

Total $200

The company's bonds have 10 years to mature, pay 10% coupon rate semi-annually and comparable bonds' YTM is 14%.

The companys applicable tax rate is 40%.

The market price of common stock is $10.50 per share.

The common stock is constantly growing at a rate of 6%. The same growth rate is expected to continue for long time in the future. The most recent dividend on the common stock was $1.15.

The flotation cost for new common stocks is 10%.

The market value of the preferred stock is $45 and it pays quarterly dividend of $1.25.

The flotation cost on issuing new preferred stock is 7%

What is the cost of issuing new common stock?

18.90%

16.84%

19.52%

14.76%

11.84%

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