Home Place​ Hotels, Inc., is entering into a​ 3-year remodeling and expansion project. The construction will have a limiting effect on earnings during that​ time, but when it is​ complete, it should allow the company to enjoy much improved growth in earnings and dividends. Last​ year, the company paid a dividend of ​$2.40. It expects zero growth in the next year. In years 2 and​ 3, 4​% growth is​ expected, and in year​ 4, 15​% growth. In year 5 and​ thereafter, growth should be a constant 12​% per year. What is the maximum price per share that an investor who requires a return of 14​%

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Home Place​ Hotels, Inc., is entering into a​ 3-year remodeling and expansion project. The construction will have a limiting effect on earnings during that​ time, but when it is​ complete, it should allow the company to enjoy much improved growth in earnings and dividends. Last​ year, the company paid a dividend of

​$2.40.

It expects zero growth in the next year. In years 2 and​ 3,

4​%

growth is​ expected, and in year​ 4,

15​%

growth. In year 5 and​ thereafter, growth should be a constant

12​%

per year. What is the maximum price per share that an investor who requires a return of

14​%

should pay for Home Place Hotels common​ stock?

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