Ballack Co.s common stock currently sells for $52.75 per share. The growth rate is a constant 10.8%, and the company has an expected dividend yield of 2%. The expected long-run dividend payout ratio is 40%, and the expected return on equity (ROE) is 18%. New stock can be sold to the public at the current price, but a flotation cost of 5% would be incurred.

What would be the cost of new equity? Round your answer to two decimal places.