Which statement best explains the significance of the dividend growth rate (w) as derived in the context of the dividend discount model?

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It reflects the additional growth in earnings (and dividends) achieved by reinvesting the retained portion of earnings at the firm's return on equity

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It is equal to the cost of equity and shows the minimum rate of return required by investors

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It indicates the increase in earnings per share that results solely from raising the dividend payout ratio

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It represents the rate at which dividend payments decrease over time due to shareholder dilution

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