You are given the following information of Legal-gun-traders (Pty) Ltd. The current market...

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You are given the following information of Legal-gun-traders (Pty) Ltd.
The current market price per share on 1 June 2022 is R14,82. A dividend of R2,40 has been declared and paid
during the previous financial year, ending 31 May 2022. It is expected that dividends will grow at a constant rate of
5% per year for the foreseeable future. The market rate of return is 16%, the risk-free rate is 8,5% and the beta is
1,8. The company holds R2000(face value) debentures which are redeemable after six years at face value. The
annual interest payment on the debentures (coupon rate) is 12%. The current market return for similar debentures
with a life of six years is 11%. Assume the current company tax rate is 28%. Determine the current cost of equity
(%) for Legal-gun-traders (Pty) Ltd? You must use the capital asset pricing model (CAPM). Set your calculator at
four decimal places and round your final answer to two decimal places.
(a)20,00%
(b)22,00%
(c)29,50%
(d)37,30%
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