Under What Circumstances Would a Firm Engage in Share Repurchases

question 5

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances would a firm engage in share repurchases rather than increasing dividends?

• A)If the firm has excess free cash flow that management expects will continue indefinitely.
• B)If the firm has excess free cash flow that management expects will be only temporary.
• C)If shareholders are in a lower tax bracket for dividends than for realized capital gains.

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