A stock is currently selling for $$600$ per share. The next year's $($t $=1)$ estimated earnings per share $($EPS$)$ of the company is $$24.$ The required rate of return on the stock is $10\%.$ The company will maintain a dividend payout ratio of $35\%.$ Assume that the stock is fairly valued.

$(1$ point$)$ What is the stock's value of assets in place?

$(1$ point$)$ What percentage of the stock price is represented by its growth opportunities?

$(1$ point$)$ According to the constant growth DDM$,$ what is the implied growth rate of dividends?

$(1$ point$)$ The result from Part C implies that the company's ROE is greater than its discount rate. Now, suppose that the company plans to increase its dividend payout ratio. Assuming all else is equal, would you agree with the company's new payout plan? Briefly explain why.