QUESTION 67

Blue Packaging Company (BPC) expects to pay a dividend of $1.28 in exactly one year. BPC has recently invested in multiple wealth increasing projects and expects its operating cash flow to increase dramatically for a few years. BPC expects a dividend growth rate of 50% during years 2, 3, and 4. After that high growth period, a normal growth rate of 3.1% will occur. BPC shareholders require a 14.7% return. The BPC stock price is closest to:

a. $29.14.

b. $31.82.

c. $33.91.

d. $45.46.