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The cost of capital

Question 2

Cum div vs ex div

The current share price of a company is $3.65 and a dividend of 15 cents is just
about to be paid.

Calculate the ex div share price, P 0.

Ex div = cum div – dividend

Ex div = $3.65 – $0.15 = $3.50 per share.

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