Smart tech Corporation is expanding rapidly and currently needs to retain all of its earnings; hence, it does not pay dividends. However, investors expect Smart tech to begin paying dividends, beginning with a dividend of $0.50 coming 3 years from today. The dividend should grow rapidly - at a rate of 20% per year - during Years 4 and 5, but after Year 5, growth should be a constant 10% per year. If the required return on Smart tech is 14%, what is the value of the stock today? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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Smart tech Corporation is expanding rapidly and currently needs to retain all of its earnings; hence, it does not pay dividends. However, investors expect Smart tech to begin paying dividends, beginning with a dividend of $0.50 coming 3 years from today. The dividend should grow rapidly - at a rate of 20% per year - during Years 4 and 5, but after Year 5, growth should be a constant 10% per year. If the required return on Smart tech is 14%, what is the value of the stock today? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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