Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 40% common equity and 60% debt to fund its $11 billion in operating assets. Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 15%, a before - tax cost of debt of 9%, and a tax rate of 25%. The company's retained earnings are adequate to provide the common equity portion of its capital budget. Its expected dividend next year (DI) is $4, and the current stock price is $29. What is the company's expected growth rate? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. % If the firm's net income is expected to be $1.5 billion, what portion of its net income is the firm expected to pay out as dividends? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. (Hint: Refer to Equation below.) Growth rate = (1 Payout ratio) ROE %
Kahn Inc. has a target capital structure of 40% common equity and 60% debt to fund its $11 billion in operating assets. Furthermore, Kahn Inc. has a WACC of 15%, a before - tax cost of debt of 9%, and a tax rate of 25%. The company's
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