COST OF COMMON EQUITY WITH FLOTATION

Banyan Co.s common stock currently sells for $42.25 per share. The growth rate is a constant 12.6%, and the company has an expected dividend yield of 4%. The expected long-run dividend payout ratio is 30%, 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 15% would be incurred. What would be the cost of new equity? Round your answer to two decimal places. Do not round your intermediate calculations.