Goodwin Technologies, a relatively young company, has been wildly successful but has yet to pay a dividend. an analyst forecasts that Goodwin is likely to pay its first dividend three years from now. She expects Goodwin to pay a $3.7500 dividend at that time (D3=$3.7500) and believes that the dividend will grow by 19.50% for the following two years (D4 and D5). However, after the fifth year, she expects Goodwin's dividend to grow at a constant rate of 3.96% per year.

Goodwin's required return is 13.20%. Fill in the following chart to determine Goodwin's horizon value at the horizon date- when constant growth begins- and the current intrinsic value. To increase the accuracy of your calculations, carry the dividend values to four decimal places.

I answered $60.25 for the Horizon value and $40.61 for the Current Intrinsic Value.

If investors expect a total return of 14.20%, what wil be Goodwin's expected dividend and capital gains yield in two years-that is, the year before the firm begins paying dividends? Again, remember to carry out the dividend values to four decimal places. (Hint: You are at year 2, and the first dividend is expected to be paid at the end of the year. Find DYs and CGYs) Expected dividend yield (DY) Expected capital gains yield (CGYs) Goodwin has been very successful, but it hasn't paid a dividend yet. It circulates a report to its key investors containing the following statement: Goodwin has a large selection of profitable investment opportunities. ls this statement a possible explanation for why the firm hasn't paid a dividend yat? O Yes O No Type here to search