Banyan Co.'s common stock currently sells for $49.75 per share. The growth rate is a constant 4%, and the company has an expected dividend yield of 4%. The expected ong-run dividend payout ratio is 50%, and the expected return on equity (ROE) is 8.0%. New stock can be sold to the public at the current price, but a flotation cost of 10%. would be incurred. What would be the cost of new equity? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places