Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If a firm repurchases some of its stock in the open market, then shareholders who sell their stock for more than they paid for it will be subject to capital gains taxes.
• B) An open-market dividend reinvestment plan will be most attractive to companies that need new equity and would otherwise have to issue additional shares of common stock through investment bankers.
• C) Stock repurchases tend to reduce financial leverage.
• D) If a company declares a 2-for-1 stock split, its stock price should roughly double.
• E) One advantage of adopting the residual dividend policy is that this makes it easier for corporations to meet the requirements of Modigliani and Miller's dividend clientele theory.

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Definitions:

Spread

The difference between two prices or rates, such as the bid and ask price of a stock, or the interest rates of two different investments.

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures, including both interest payments and capital gains.

Bond Indenture

A legal and binding contract between a bond issuer and the bondholders, specifying the terms of the bond such as the interest rate, maturity date, and other conditions.

Flotation Costs

Expenses associated with issuing new stocks or bonds, including fees for underwriting services, legal counsel, and registration.