Question: Adams Corporation estimates that it can issue debt at an after-tax cost of 10%. Its tax rate is 30%. In addition, the company can issue preferred stock at $49 per share, which pays an annual dividend of $5. The company's common stock is currently selling at $36 per share. The expected dividend for next year is $3.50, and the dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 6%. The company's capital structure consists of 75% common stock, 15% debt, and 10% preferred stock. What is the company's cost of equity?