Expected value of the firms stock


Problem 1. Assume the anticipated growth rate in dividends is constant for Fly-By-Nite Airlines. The expected value of the firm`s stock at the end of four years (P4) is

I. D5 / (r-g)
II. P0 x (1+g)4
III. D0 x (1+g)/(r-g)

a.  I only
b. II only
c. I and II only
d. I and III only
e. I, II, and III

Problem 2. A bond with an annual coupon of $100 originally sold at par for $1000.  The current market interest rate on this bond is 9%.  Assuming no change in risk, this bond would sell at a _________ in order to compensate ____________.

a. Premiem; the purchaser for the above-market coupon rate
b. Discount; the purchaser for the above-market coupon rate
c. Premiem; the seller for the above-market coupon rate
d. Discount; the seller for the above-market coupon rate
e. Discount; the issuer for the higher cost of borrowing

Problem 3. What happens to the value of a 4-year fixed income security promising $100 per year if the market interest rate rises form 5% to 6% per yearÉ

a. A rise of 1% casues a drop of $4.87 in market value.
b. A rise of 1% casues a rise of $4.87 in market value.
c. A rise of 1% casues a drop of $8.08 in market value.
d. A rise of 1% casues a rise of $8.08 in market value.
e. None of the above

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