Even If a Stock Split Has No Information Content, and Even

question 46

True/False

Even if a stock split has no information content, and even if the dividend per share adjusted for the split is not increased, there can still be a real benefit (i.e., a higher value for shareholders) from such a split, but any such benefit is probably small.

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Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

A scenario in which the overhead costs assigned to manufacturing exceed the overhead expenses actually incurred.

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

Occurs when the allocated manufacturing overhead costs exceed the actual overhead expenses incurred.

Work in Process Inventory

Refers to the value of products in the production process but not yet completed.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not direct materials or direct labor, including indirect costs such as maintenance and utilities.