Some of the local licensed stockbrokers offer investors the opportunity to invest in
international equities. In an effort to have a diversified portfolio, you are considering investing
in a few stocks that are traded in the United States. You have chosen Pepsico, a company you
are familiar with. The company has both common and preference shares.
Required:
i. Common shares: Pepsico is expected to pay dividends over the next four years as
follows:
Year 1 $1.50
Year 2 $1.50
Year 3 $1.25
Year 4 $1.25
Thereafter, the company is expected to increase dividends by an annual rate of 2%.
If your required return on these shares is 9%. How much would you be willing to pay for
a share of this stock today? 10 Marks
ii. Preference shares: The Company’s preference shares pay an annual dividend of $1.50.
With preference shares being slightly less risky than common shares, your required return
is 8%. How much would you be willing to pay for a share of this stock today?
3 Marks