Investors require a 6% rate of return on Mather Company's stock (i.e., rs = 6%). What is its value if the previous dividend was D0 = $1.25 and investors expect dividends to grow at a constant annual rate of (1) -3%, (2) 0%, (3) 2%, or (4) 5%? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent. (1) $   (2) $   (3) $   (4) $   Using data from part a, what would the Gordon (constant growth) model value be if the required rate of return was 8% and the expected growth rate was (1) 8% or (2) 12%? Round your answers to the nearest cent. If the value is undefined, enter N/A. (1) $   (2) $

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Investors require a 6% rate of return on Mather Company's stock (i.e., rs = 6%).

  1. What is its value if the previous dividend was D0 = $1.25 and investors expect dividends to grow at a constant annual rate of (1) -3%, (2) 0%, (3) 2%, or (4) 5%? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent.

    (1) $  

    (2) $  

    (3) $  

    (4) $  

  2. Using data from part a, what would the Gordon (constant growth) model value be if the required rate of return was 8% and the expected growth rate was (1) 8% or (2) 12%? Round your answers to the nearest cent. If the value is undefined, enter N/A.

    (1) $  

    (2) $  

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