Munich Re Inc. is expected to pay a dividend of $4.82 in one year, which is expected to grow by 4% a year forever. The stock currently sells for $74 a share. The before- tax cost of debt is 5% and the tax rate is 34%. The target capital structure consists of 50% debt and 50% equity. Training Attempt 1/5 for Part 1 What is the company's weighted average cost of capital?

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Munich Re Inc. is expected to pay a dividend of $4.82 in one year, which is expected to grow by 4% a year forever. The stock currently sells for $74 a share. The before- tax cost of debt is 5% and the tax rate is 34%. The target capital structure consists of 50% debt and 50% equity.

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