General Importers Announced Today That Its Next Annual Dividend Will

General Importers announced today that its next annual dividend will be $2.60 per share. After that dividend is paid, the company expects to encounter some financial difficulties and is going to suspend dividends for 5 years. Following the suspension period, the company expects to pay a constant annual dividend of $1.30 per share. What is the current value of this stock if the required return is 18 percent?

A) $3.01
B) $3.55
C) $3.89
D) $4.27
E) $4.88