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a) ABC Ltd is not expected to pay any dividends for the next 3 years. Then the expected dividend is $0.70 per share, which will continue to grow at a constant rate of 25% per annum for another 3 years. After that, the dividend will grow indefinitely at 4% per annum. If the rate of return is 10% per annum, what is the current value of a share in ABC Ltd? (3 marks)

b) If the discount rate is 8%, what is the current value of a preference share with $5 dividends perpetually? (1 mark)

c) Describe three differences between ordinary shares and preference shares. (3 marks)

d) Describe three different forms of efficient market hypothesis. (3 marks)