3. a. Suppose the cost of debt for MS Tech in both 2019 and 2020 is 10.75% (effective rate), and its corporate tax rate is 24%. Calculate the after-tax cost of debt for MS Tech. Briefly explain what the number means. (3 marks)

b. You are now required to calculate for MS Tech concerning their operations during the FYE 30 June 2019: i. Calculate the growth rate for MS Techs dividends from 2016 to 2019. Briefly explain what the number means. (3 marks) ii. Calculate MS Techs cost of equity in 2019 using the dividend growth model. Briefly explain what the number means. (3 marks) iii. In 2019, MS Tech had non-cumulative preferred stocks issued at RM1.00 with annual dividend of RM0.02. If flotation costs for its preferred stock was 7%, What is MS Techs cost of preferred stock in 2019? Briefly explain what the number means. (3 marks) iv. Calculate the WACC for the firm in 2019, if MS Techs capital structure in 2019 consists of 80.4% common stock, 0.2% preferred stock and 19.4% debt. Briefly explain what this number means. (3 marks)

c. You are now required to calculate for MS Tech concerning their operations during the FYE 30 June 2020: i. Calculate the growth rate for MS Techs dividends from 2016 to 2020. Briefly explain what the number means. (3 marks) ii. Calculate MS Techs cost of equity in 2020 using the dividend growth model. Briefly explain what the number means. (3 marks) iii. Calculate the WACC for the firm in 2020, if MS Techs capital structure in 2020 consists of 83.7% common stock and 16.3% debt. Briefly explain what this number means. (3 marks)