Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In perfect capital markets,buying and selling securities is a zero-NPV transaction,so it should not affect firm value.
• B)Making positive-NPV investments will create value for the firm's investors,whereas saving the cash or paying it out will not.
• C)In perfect capital markets,if a firm invests excess cash flows in financial securities,the firm's choice of payout versus retention is irrelevant and does not affect the initial share price.
• D)After adjusting for investor taxes,there remains a substantial tax advantage for the firm to retain excess cash.

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Operation Of Law

A process by which rights or liabilities are automatically transferred without the need for an agreement or contract, usually by statute.

Implied Warranty

A legal presumption that a product will perform as expected based on its intended use, even if not explicitly stated.

Sample Or Model

A representative part or specimen used to demonstrate the quality or features of a whole.