Coastal Cruises Inc. (CCI) is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5 percent indefinitely. The company has a target debt-to-assets ratio of 35 percent and anticipates making profitable investments of $2.4 million this year. CCI plans to maintain its current annual dividend of $1.75 per share for the foreseeable future. The company has 800,000 shares of stock outstanding. If CCI's expected net income for the year is $3.5 million, what should be its dividend payout ratio for this year?

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Coastal Cruises Inc. (CCI) is expected to grow at a
constant rate of 5 percent indefinitely. The company
has a target debt-to-assets ratio of 35 percent and
anticipates making profitable investments of $2.4
million this year. CCI plans to maintain its current
annual dividend of $1.75 per share for the foreseeable
future. The company has 800,000 shares of stock
outstanding. If CCI's expected net income for the year
is $3.5 million, what should be its dividend payout ratio
for this year?
Transcribed Image Text:Coastal Cruises Inc. (CCI) is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5 percent indefinitely. The company has a target debt-to-assets ratio of 35 percent and anticipates making profitable investments of $2.4 million this year. CCI plans to maintain its current annual dividend of $1.75 per share for the foreseeable future. The company has 800,000 shares of stock outstanding. If CCI's expected net income for the year is $3.5 million, what should be its dividend payout ratio for this year?
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