Latcher's Inc

question 65

Multiple Choice

Latcher's Inc. is a relatively new firm that is still in a period of rapid development. The company plans on retaining all of its earnings for the next six years. Seven years from now,the company projects paying an annual dividend of $.25 a share and then increasing that amount by 3% annually thereafter. To value this stock as of today,you would most likely determine the value of the stock _____ years from today before determining today's value.

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 6
• D) 7
• E) 8

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