After Many Years as a Privately Held Corporation, Connecticut Industries

question 231

Multiple Choice

After many years as a privately held corporation, Connecticut Industries decided to offer stock to the general public. Connecticut may discover that stockholders:

• A) expect to be repaid at a future date.
• B) can legally demand dividend payments if the corporation maintains profitability.
• C) adversely affect the company's debt level.
• D) can exercise a significant impact on company management and policies.

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