Westpac pays a current dividend of $0.5, which is expected to grow at a rate of 4% indefinitely. The required rate of return agreed by Westpac shareholders is 6%. What is the current value of the Westpac share based on the constant-growth dividend discount model (DDM)? Select one: a. $23 b. $20 c. $8.67 d. $25 e. $26

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Westpac pays a current dividend of $0.5, which is expected to grow at a rate of 4% indefinitely. The required rate of return agreed by Westpac shareholders is 6%. What is the current value of the Westpac share based on the constant-growth dividend discount model (DDM)?

Select one:
a.

$23

b.

$20

c.

$8.67

d.

$25

e.

$26

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