A Public Offer to Buy a Block of Stock Directly

question 11

True/False

A public offer to buy a block of stock directly from shareholders is called a tender offer.

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Definitions:

Target Capital Structure

The mix of debt, preferred stock, and common equity that a company aims to hold to minimize its cost of capital.

Projected Capital Budget

A forward-looking budget that outlines anticipated investments in projects and assets for the purpose of long-term growth.

Net Income

The net income of a business following the deduction of all costs and taxes from its overall revenue.

Residual Dividend Policy

A method where dividends are based on earnings minus capital expenditures and working capital needs; basically, dividends are paid from leftover or residual earnings.