Banyan Co.'s common stock currently sells for $47.25 per share. The growth rate is a constant 8%, and the company has an expected dividend yield of 4%. The expected ong-run dividend payout ratio is 20%, and the expected return on equity (ROE) is 10.0%. 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? Do not round intermediate calculations, Round your answer to two decimal places. %