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Speedy Gonzales is a courier services company. The company needs to replace a few of its older vehicles to improve service delivery and reduce costs. As a financial consultant, you are appointed to calculate the cost of capital.
The following information is presented to you in respect to the company's capital structure:
1) 3 million R1 ordinary shares, currently trading at R4 per share
2) 2 million 12% R2 preference shares, currently trading at R3 per share
3) R1 million, 14% debentures, with a current yield-to-maturity of 11%, due in 6 years
4) Bank loan: R800 000 at 16% interest per annum, maturing in 7 years
Additional information:
The company has a beta factor of 1.5 and a risk free rate of 6%.
Its tax rate is 30% and the return on market is 15%.
The current dividend paid on the ordinary shares is 80 cents per share and a growth rate of 13% is maintained.
Required:
Question 1: Calculate the weighted average cost of capital.
(Use the Capital Asset Pricing Model to calculate the cost of equity.)
Question 2: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the Capital Pricing Model.