b) Calculate the cost of preferred shares for Y capital structure.

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b)  Calculate the cost of preferred shares for Y capital structure.

 

Mentone Global Corporation (MGC) is attempting to evaluate two alternative capital
structures – X and Y. The following table shows the two structures along with relevant cost
data. The company is subject to a 35% tax rate. The risk-free rate is 4% and the market
return is currently 9%.
Item ($Million).
Debt
Y
25
60
Preferred shares
Ordinary shares
Total capital
15
75
25
100
100
Debt (Yield to maturity)
Preferred equity
dividend
Preferred equity (Price)
Ordinary shares beta
6.50%
$1.80
5.00%
$18.00
0.75
1.5
Transcribed Image Text:Mentone Global Corporation (MGC) is attempting to evaluate two alternative capital structures – X and Y. The following table shows the two structures along with relevant cost data. The company is subject to a 35% tax rate. The risk-free rate is 4% and the market return is currently 9%. Item ($Million). Debt Y 25 60 Preferred shares Ordinary shares Total capital 15 75 25 100 100 Debt (Yield to maturity) Preferred equity dividend Preferred equity (Price) Ordinary shares beta 6.50% $1.80 5.00% $18.00 0.75 1.5
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Data for cost of preferred shares for Y capital structure.

 

Preferred share capital = $ 15 million

Preferred share dividend = $ 1.80 million

Preferred share price = $ 18 million

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