A Company's Shares Trade at a P/E Ratio of 10

Multiple Choice

A company's shares trade at a P/E ratio of 10 and have a consistent growth in earnings of 4.5%. The company has a 30% payout ratio and dividends are paid at the end of each year. In December the company declared its dividend based on an EPS of $6.50. When the markets opened in January and investor purchased 100 shares. The investor's marginal tax rate is 42%. The dividend tax rate is 36%. Capital gains tax applies. If the entire investment is sold at the end of the year and the investor requires a 10% return, what is the after-tax net present value of her investment?

A) $113.46
B) $251.52
C) $328.63
D) $361.00
E) $397.64