Suppose a Firm That Has Been Earning $2 and Paying

question 33

True/False

Suppose a firm that has been earning $2 and paying a dividend of $1.00,or a 50% dividend payout,announces that it is increasing the dividend to $1.50.The stock price then jumps from $20 to $30.Some people would argue that this is proof that investors prefer dividends to retained earnings.Miller and Modigliani would agree with this argument.

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Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Retirement plans where the benefits that employees receive are calculated using formulas considering factors like salary history and tenure, rather than depending on investment returns.

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Funds held by an entity in a trustee or agent capacity for others, requiring the entity to manage the funds for the benefit of the parties involved.

Financial Obligation

A legal commitment to fulfill a financial payment or service, including debts, contracts, and transactions.

Governmental Fund

A type of fund used in governmental accounting that focuses on the sources, uses, and balances of governmental financial resources, excluding proprietary and fiduciary activities.