KirkWood Corp.(KC) and Lenny Ltd.(LL) are in the same risk class. KC is expected to pay $2 per share dividend next year when the stock will sell for $30. LL has a no-dividend policy. Currently KC stock is selling for $40 per share. KC shareholders expect a $4 capital gain over the next year. Capital gains are taxed at 25%, and dividends are taxed at 30%. a.What is the current price of KC stock? b.If capital gains are also taxed at 28%, what is the share price of KC stock? c.Explain the result you found in part (b).

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KirkWood Corp.(KC) and Lenny Ltd.(LL) are in the same risk class. KC is expected to pay $2 per share dividend next year when the stock will sell for $30. LL has a no-dividend policy. Currently KC stock is selling for $40 per share. KC shareholders expect a $4 capital gain over the next year. Capital gains are taxed at 25%, and dividends are taxed at 30%.

a.What is the current price of KC stock?

b.If capital gains are also taxed at 28%, what is the share price of KC stock?

c.Explain the result you found in part (b).

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