What Would Be the Effect on Book Value Per Share

question 78

Multiple Choice

What would be the effect on book value per share and earnings per share if the corporation purchased its own shares in the open market at a price greater than book value per share?

• A)Decrease both book value per share and earnings per share
• B)Decrease book value per share and increase earnings per share
• C)Increase both book value per share and earnings per share
• D)No effect on book value per share but increase earnings per share

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Definitions:

Multidomestic Strategy

A strategy used by companies that involves customizing products and marketing strategies to specific national conditions to gain local market share.

Market Diversity

The variety and heterogeneity of products, services, consumers, and entities within a market, enhancing competition and innovation.

Polycentric View

Refers to a perspective in international business where a company adapts its strategies and operations to the local conditions of the countries it operates in, often giving significant autonomy to each local branch.

Divestiture

The process of selling off subsidiary business interests or investments by a company to refocus its operations or to raise capital.