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PROBLEM 1 (12 MARKS) Steers Co, a coal mining firm has outstanding cumulative preferred stock with a par value of $96.00. The shares pay an annual dividend of 6.25%. Analysts are considering two possible scenarios regarding company performance and dividend payout options, based on the company's earnings outlook and market conditions. Scenario 1: There are no changes in market conditions or eaming prospects and the company pays all preferred dividends on time. Scenario 2: The company has an opportunity to reinvest earnings into a project that will help grow earnings for the next 4 years. No dividends will be paid for the 4 years. The dividends will resume in year 5 with the payment of all back dividends as well as the current dividend. Subsequent dividends will be poid on time. Which of the two scenarios will result in a higher current value of the stock? Assume a required rate of return of 11%. Show your work

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