A fiRm fiNds That It Has an Unusual Amount of Extra

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Essay

A firm finds that it has an unusual amount of extra cash at the end of its fiscal year. It is considering
pursuing one of the following as a means for distributing it to the shareholders. What are the pros
and cons of each?
It could pay an extra cash dividend
It could increase its regular dividend
It can use the money to repurchase stock

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Definitions:

Persistent Reactions

Continuous or long-lasting responses to stimuli or events, often seen in the context of psychological conditions.

Critical Self-examination

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Ineffective

Not capable of producing the expected effect or results within a specific context or situation.

Critical Self-examination

The process of rigorously and introspectively considering one's own beliefs, actions, and motives to improve personal understanding or behavior.