Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The capital structure that maximizes expected EPS also maximizes the price per share of common stock.
• B) The capital structure that minimizes the interest rate on debt also maximizes the expected EPS.
• C) The capital structure that minimizes the required return on equity also maximizes the stock price.
• D) The capital structure that minimizes the WACC also maximizes the price per share of common stock.
• E) The capital structure that gives the firm the best bond rating also maximizes the stock price.

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Definitions:

Dividend

A distribution of earnings given by a company to its stockholders, typically out of its profits.

Black-Scholes OPM

A model used to calculate the theoretical price of European put and call options, based on factors including the stock's current price, its volatility, the option's strike price, and the risk-free interest rate.

National Paper

Debt instruments issued by a government to finance its national activities and projects.

Risk-free Rate

The theoretical return on an investment without any risk of financial loss, typically represented by the yields on government securities.