Makhado Limited has a target capital structure of 60% equity and 40% debt. The before-tax cost of debt is 7.64% and the cost of new equity is 13%. The finance manager is currently considering a project with an expected return of 12% which will be financed from the issue of ordinary shares as all retained income is already budgeted for in more profitable projects. The company recently issued debentures and, as a result, the present capital is more heavily weighted towards debt. The company tax rate is 28%.  Outline the fundamental assumptions of weighted average cost of capital.

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Makhado Limited has a target capital structure of 60% equity and 40% debt. The before-tax cost of debt is 7.64% and the cost of new equity is 13%. The finance manager is currently considering a project with an expected return of 12% which will be financed from the issue of ordinary shares as all retained income is already budgeted for in more profitable projects. The company recently issued debentures and, as a result, the present capital is more heavily weighted towards debt. The company tax rate is 28%.



 Outline the fundamental assumptions of weighted average cost of capital.

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