ABC, Inc. has just announced today that it would pay $1/share
dividends to each shareholder of record on June 5, 2019 (Wed). Its
current share price is $30 and its shareholders’ average tax rate
is 30%. Assume that there are no other news or developments that
will affect the stock prices between now and the dates:
(A) What will likely be the price of its stock on June 4, 2019
(Tue)?
(B) What will likely be the price on June 3
(Mon)?
(C) Instead of paying $1 in cash, the company announced today that
it would use the aggregate equivalent of $1/share dividends to buy
back outstand shares, would its share price increase or decline
upon the announcement? Explain.
Price | |||
Record Date | June 5, 2019 (Wed) | 30 | |
Ex - Dividend date | June 4, 2019 (Tue) | 29 | a) |
Before Ex - Dividend date | June 3 (Mon) | 30 | b) |
c) Share price will increase upon the announcement of stock buyback because the market perceives a buyback as a positive indicator for a company , Repurchased of shares reduces the number of outstanding shares in the market so the relative ownership stake of each investor will increase. |
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