Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 60% common equity and 40% debt to fund its $8 billion in operating assets. Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 13%, a before-tax cost of debt of 8%, and a tax rate of 40%. The company's retained earnings are adequate to provide the common equity portion of its capital budget. Its expected dividend next year (D1) is $2, and the current stock price is $31. What is the company's expected growth rate? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.   %   If the firm's net income is expected to be $1.5 billion, what portion of its net income is the firm expected to pay out as dividends? (Hint: Refer to Equation below.) Growth rate = (1 - Payout ratio)ROE Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.   %

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Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 60% common equity and 40% debt to fund its $8 billion in operating assets. Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 13%, a before-tax cost of debt of 8%, and a tax rate of 40%. The company's retained earnings are adequate to provide the common equity portion of its capital budget. Its expected dividend next year (D1) is $2, and the current stock price is $31.

    1. What is the company's expected growth rate? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.
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  1. If the firm's net income is expected to be $1.5 billion, what portion of its net income is the firm expected to pay out as dividends? (Hint: Refer to Equation below.)

    Growth rate = (1 - Payout ratio)ROE

    Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.
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