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Preferred Stock Valuation Several years ago, Rolen Riders issued preferred stock

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Question

Preferred Stock Valuation Several years ago, Rolen Riders issued preferred stock with a stated annual dividend of 11% of its $100 par value preferred stock of this type currently yields 9%. Assume dividends are paid annually. a. What is the estimated value of Rolen's preferred stock? Round your answer to the nearest cent. b Suppose interest rate levels have risen to the point where the preferred stock now yields 11%, what would be the new estimated value of Rolen's preferred stock? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Explanation / Answer

1)

Annual dividend = 0.11 * 100 = 11

Estimated value = Preferred dividends / yield

Estimated value = 11 / 0.09

Estimated value = $122.2

2)

Estimated value = 11 / 0.11

Estimated value = $100