A Company Announces a Change in Its Dividend Policy from a Zero

question 14

True/False

a company announces a change in its dividend policy from a zero target payout ratio to a 100% payout policy, this action could be expected to increase the value of long-term options (say 5-year options) on the firm's stock.

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Definitions:

Total Revenue

The total income generated from the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.

Long Run

An economic period in which all inputs, including capital, can be adjusted, allowing firms to fully adapt to market changes.

Output

The total amount of goods and services produced by an economy or a production process over a certain period of time.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a product or service, which varies depending on the level of production.