Microtech Corporation is expanding rapidly and currently needs to retain all of its earnings, hence it does not pay dividends. However, investors expect Microtech to begin paying dividends, beginning with a dividend of $1.25 coming 3 years from today. The dividend should grow rapidly – at a rate of 28% per year – during Years 4 and 5, but after Year 5 growth should be a constant 6% per year. If the required return on Microtech is 17%, what is the value of the stock today? Round your answer to two decimal places.
