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Chapter 20

Question 9

Preference share valuation

A firm has in issue 10% preference shares with a nominal value of $0.50 each.
The required return of preference shareholders is currently 13%.

Calculate the value of a preference share.

P0 = D/kp

P0 = $0.05/0.13 = $0.38 per share

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