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 $68 a share. The before-tax cost of debt is 9% and the tax rate is 34%. The target capital structure consists of 40% debt and 60% equity. 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 $68 a share.

The before-tax cost of debt is 9% and the tax rate is 34%.

The target capital structure consists of 40% debt and 60% equity.

1. What is the company's weighted average cost of capital?
 
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