In a Reverse Stock Split, ________________

question 212

Multiple Choice

In a reverse stock split, ________________.

• A) The number of shares outstanding increases, and owners' equity decreases.
• B) The firm buys back existing shares of stock on the open market.
• C) The firm sells new shares of stock on the open market.
• D) The number of shares outstanding decreases, but owners' equity is unchanged.
• E) Shareholders make a cash payment to the firm, just the opposite of a cash dividend.

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