Brighton Industries purchased 2,000 shares five years ago at $40 per share. The company is now considering either: • Repurchasing shares at $65 per share through a fixed-price tender offer Paying a $65 cash dividend per share If capital gains are taxed at 20%, calculate the dividend tax rate that would make shareholders indifferent between the two options.
Brighton Industries purchased 2,000 shares five years ago at $40 per share. The company is now considering either: • Repurchasing shares at $65 per share through a fixed-price tender offer Paying a $65 cash dividend per share If capital gains are taxed at 20%, calculate the dividend tax rate that would make shareholders indifferent between the two options.
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Transcribed Image Text:Brighton Industries purchased 2,000 shares five years ago at $40 per share. The
company is now considering either:
• Repurchasing shares at $65 per share through a fixed-price tender offer
Paying a $65 cash dividend per share
If capital gains are taxed at 20%, calculate the dividend tax rate that would make
shareholders indifferent between the two options.
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