Estimate the weighted average cost of capital for MRT Ltd

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Question - The following figures have been extracted from the financial statements of MRT Ltd:

Book Value of Current Assets $35 million and Current Liabilities $29.25 million

Long-term Loan: $7.19 million

Retained Earnings: $22.50 million

9% Debentures: $27 million debentures issued at $1,000.

General Reserves $7.50 million

Preference Share Capital: 8.8 million shares issued at $3 per share

Ordinary Share Capital: 38 million shares issued at $1 per share

The following additional information has been provided by the manager of the company:

Government bonds are currently yielding 5.2% per annum.

The current market return on equity is estimated to be 15.7% per annum.

A merchant banker suggests that MRT Ltd would have to offer a rate of 13.8% p.a. on any new issue of 19-year debentures.

Debenture coupons are paid semi-annually, with 19 years to maturity.

The company tax rate is 32%.

Preference shares of MRT Ltd are currently traded at $2.33 per share

MRT Ltd ordinary shares have recently traded at $3.51 and the company's financial manager believes that a beta of 1.8 is appropriate for the company.

Required -

A. Using relevant information, estimate the weighted average cost of capital for MRT Ltd.

B. Using your own words, explain any four relevant factors that can affect the cost of capital.

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