Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) When calculating the cost of preferred stock, a company needs to adjust for taxes, because preferred stock dividends are deductible by the paying corporation.
• B) All else equal, an increase in a company's stock price will increase its marginal cost of retained earnings, rs.
• C) All else equal, an increase in a company's stock price will increase its marginal cost of new common equity, re.
• D) Since the money is readily available, the after-tax cost of retained earnings is usually much lower than the after-tax cost of debt.
• E) If a company's tax rate increases but the YTM on its noncallable bonds remains the same, the after-tax cost of its debt will fall.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, with holders having a claim on the company’s profits in the form of dividends and voting rights in corporate governance.

No Par Value

Refers to shares issued without a stated face value, with their selling price determined by the issuing company.

Stated Value

A value that is assigned to no-par value stock by the company’s board of directors, which becomes the legal capital per share of the stock.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.