Arden Manufacturing Follows a Strict Residual Distribution Policy (With All

question 5

Multiple Choice

Arden Manufacturing follows a strict residual distribution policy (with all distributions in the form of dividends) . The company is forecasting that its net income will be $500 million this year. The company anticipates that its capital budget will be $250 million. The company has a target capital structure that consists of 50 percent equity and 50 percent long-term debt. What is the company's anticipated dividend payout ratio?

• A) 75%
• B) 55%
• C) 50%
• D) 25%
• E) 47%

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