Cost of equity after recapitalization


Problem:

O'Connell & Co. expects its EBIT to be $74,000 every year forever. The firm can borrow at 7 percent. O'Connell currently has no debt, and its cost of equity is 12 percent and the tax rate is 35 percent. The company borrows $125,000 and uses the proceeds to repurchase shares.

Required:

Question 1: What is the cost of equity after recapitalization?

Question 2: What is the WACC?

Note: Provide support for rationale.

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