Schaeffer Shippers Announced That on May 1,2004,that It Will Pay

question 61

Essay

Schaeffer Shippers announced that on May 1,2004,that it will pay a dividend of £5.00 per share on June 15 to all holders on record as of May 31st.The firm's share price is currently at £70 per share.Assume that all investors are in the 33% tax bracket.Given that the ex-dividend date is May 29,what should happen to Schaeffer's share price on May 29?

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