All Else Constant, a Reverse Stock Split

question 145

Multiple Choice

All else constant, a reverse stock split:

• A) Increases the number of shares outstanding.
• B) Increases the book value of the firm.
• C) Increases the total market value of the firm.
• D) Decreases the earnings per share.
• E) Increases the market price per share.

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