foreseeable future.

a$.$ Based on this information, what long$-$run growth rate can the firm be expected to maintain? $($Hint: $g=$ Retention rate $$ ROE.$)$ Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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b$.$ What is the stock's required return? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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run arowth rate? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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If this plan is implemented, what must the firm's required return be$?$ Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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capitalization $=P_0$ number of shares outstanding.$)$ Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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e$.$ If the plan in part d is implemented, how many new shares of stock will be issued? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

shares

If the plan in part $d$ is implemented, by how much will the company's earnings per share be diluted? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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per share