The Finance Manager is seeking to determine the current value of its stock in response to the updated information made available. The Company just paid a dividend of $5 per share. • Due to the investment in the new scanners the company expects dividends to increase by 4%, 8%, 12% and 15% respectively over the next 4 years. Thereafter, dividends are expected to increase by an annual rate of 5.5%. The company currently assumes a required return of 18%. Required: Based on the information above calculate the current share price of the company.

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The Finance Manager is seeking to determine the current value of its stock in response to the
updated information made available.
The Company just paid a dividend of $5 per share.
Due to the investment in the new scanners the company expects dividends to increase
by 4%, 8%, 12% and 15% respectively over the next 4 years.
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Thereafter, dividends are expected to increase by an annual rate of 5.5%.
• The company currently assumes a required return of 18%.
Required: Based on the information above calculate the current share price of the company.
Transcribed Image Text:The Finance Manager is seeking to determine the current value of its stock in response to the updated information made available. The Company just paid a dividend of $5 per share. Due to the investment in the new scanners the company expects dividends to increase by 4%, 8%, 12% and 15% respectively over the next 4 years. • Thereafter, dividends are expected to increase by an annual rate of 5.5%. • The company currently assumes a required return of 18%. Required: Based on the information above calculate the current share price of the company.
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