Moonshine Company, a Producer of Fine Liqueurs, Has Earnings and Common

question 103

Multiple Choice

Moonshine Company, a producer of fine liqueurs, has earnings and common stock dividends have been growing at an annual rate of 4 percent over the past several years. The firm currently (t = 0) pays an annual dividend of $4.00. Assuming that Moonshine's common stock dividends continue growing at the past rate for the foreseeable future, determine the value of the company's common stock to an investor who requires a 13 percent rate of return on these securities.

• A) $44.44
• B) $36.81
• C) $46.22
• D) $48.62

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