Ilama Sdn Bhd had total earnings of RM$7,500,000$ last year and expects a decrease to RM$6,500,000$ this year due to the economic recession. The total dividend paid last year was RM$2,430,000.$ Currently, the company has $900,000$ shares of common stock outstanding. The company plans to invest RM$7,000,000$ this year. The company finances its assets with $40$ percent debt and $60$ percent equity capital.

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