Stock Splits

question 277

Multiple Choice

Stock splits:

• A) Are designed to increase the wealth of the shareholders.
• B) Occur more frequently now than in the past due to the increasing importance of mutual funds.
• C) Significantly increase the liquidity of the shares.
• D) Can either increase, decrease, or not affect the market value of a firm.
• E) Increase the book value of the shareholder's equity.

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