Problem I

ABC Company stock has a required return of 12%, and the stock sells for $40 per share. The firm just paid a dividend of $1.00, and the dividend is expected to grow by 30% per year for the next 4 years, so D4 = $1.00(1.30)4 = $2.8561. After t = 4, the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of X% per year forever. What is the stock's expected constant growth rate after t = 4, i.e., what is X?

Problem II

XYZ Inc. recently hired you as a consultant to estimate the company's WACC. You have obtained the following information:

(1) The firm's noncallable bonds mature in 20 years, have an 8.00% annual coupon, a par value of $100, and a market price of 105%.

(2) The company's tax rate is 40%.

(3) The risk-free rate is 4.50%, the market risk premium is 5.50%, and the stock's beta is 1.20.

(4) The target capital structure consists of 35% debt and the balance is common equity. The firm uses the CAPM to estimate the cost of equity, and it does not expect to issue any new common stock. What is its WACC?