KLT Just Paid an Annual Dividend of $1

question 42

Multiple Choice

KLT just paid an annual dividend of $1.62 a share.The firm has a target payout ratio of 0.55 and a speed of adjustment value of 0.4.What is the expected value of next year's annual dividend if the firm expects its earnings per share to be $3.98?

• A)$2.50
• B)$1.85
• C)$1.74
• D)$1.92
• E)$1.71

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