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CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 14 Discussion

A company's dividend policyis topay out 50% of its earnings.Its most recent earnings per share was $0.50, and it has just paid a dividend per share of $0.25.Currently, dividends are forecast to grow at 2% each year in perpetuity and the cost of equity is 10.5%.In order to grow its earnings and dividends, the company is considering undertaking a new investment funded entirely by debt finance. If the investment is undertaken:* Its cost of equity will immediately increase to 12% due to the increased finance risk.* Its earnings and dividends will immediately commence growing at 4% each year in perpetuity.Which of the following is the expected percentage change in the share price if the new investment is undertaken?
A) Increase = 8.3%
B) Increase = 2%
C) Increase = 10.5%
D) Decrease = 7.7%

CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-F03-1 exam
Question #: 14
Topic #: 3
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A company's dividend policyis topay out 50% of its earnings.

Its most recent earnings per share was $0.50, and it has just paid a dividend per share of $0.25.

Currently, dividends are forecast to grow at 2% each year in perpetuity and the cost of equity is 10.5%.

In order to grow its earnings and dividends, the company is considering undertaking a new investment funded entirely by debt finance. If the investment is undertaken:

* Its cost of equity will immediately increase to 12% due to the increased finance risk.

* Its earnings and dividends will immediately commence growing at 4% each year in perpetuity.

Which of the following is the expected percentage change in the share price if the new investment is undertaken?

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Tanesha
9 months ago
Not so sure about that 4% growth rate.
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Yvette
9 months ago
Definitely going to see an increase in share price.
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Mitsue
9 months ago
Surprised they’re considering debt finance!
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Elizabeth
9 months ago
I think the cost of equity increase is a big deal.
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Chaya
10 months ago
The dividend payout is 50% of earnings.
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Laurel
10 months ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The key is to identify the objective that is not directly related to the core purpose of a programme. I think I know which one that is, but I'll double-check my reasoning before selecting the answer.
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Judy
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem similar, I'll need to carefully read through each one to determine the best answer.
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Kristel
10 months ago
The interest rate of 7% seems important. I need to use that in my calculations, right?
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