Which of the following differentiates the cost of retained earnings from the cost of newly-issued

common stock?

A) the cost of the pre-emptive rights held by existing shareholders
B) the greater marginal tax rate faced by the now-larger firm
C) the larger dividends paid to the new common stockholders
D) the flotation costs incurred when issuing new securities

D

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