What is the value of a share of preferred stock


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The Webb Company issued $100 par preferred stock with a dividend rate of 8.5%. Each share is automatically converted into two common shares at the end of three years. The common shares of the Webb Company currently trade at $50 per share and this period's common share dividend is $1.85. If investors require a return of 12% on shares of similar risk, what is the value of a share of Webb preferred stock? Assume that dividends are paid at the end of each year.

 

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