Answer:
The expected/required rate of return is 13.8125%.
Explanation:
The stock is a constant growth stock as the dividends are expected to grow constantly forever. The constant dividend growth model of DDM is used to calculate the price of such a stock today. As we already know the price, we will use the formula of the constant growth model to determine the required rate of return. The formula for constant growth model is:
P0 or Price today = D1 / r - g
Plugging in the available known values,
16 = 1.25 / (r - 0.06)
16 * (r - 0.06) = 1.25
16r - 0.96 = 1.25
16r = 1.25 + 0.96
r = 2.21 / 16
r = 0.138125 or 13.8125%
Answer:
The answer is "Option D".
Explanation:
Using the formula for calculating present value:

that's why "Option D" is correct.
Answer:
The correct answer is letter "B": The proceeds of the bond issue entirely as debt.
Explanation:
Under the U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (<em>GAAP</em>) the issuance costs of bonds are ignored for reporting purposes but the amount of sales revenues is recorded as debt. The amortization of the bond can be calculated using the <em>effective interest method</em> or the <em>straight-line method</em>.
Answer:
C.
Explanation:
Stress tests are carried out to determine how financial systems would react in periods of extreme stress eg. financial or economic crisis.
Stress situations are simulated and the reaction of the financial system to the stress is measured. Based on the reactions of the financial system, steps are taken to further improve or strengthen the financial system.
The scenarios used in a stress test can be based on historical events (events that have already occurred) or hypothetical events.