Which of the Following Is NOT Accurate Regarding Share Repurchases

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT accurate regarding share repurchases?

• A) In a perfect world, there would be essentially no difference between a share repurchase and a cash dividend.
• B) Share repurchases cannot be undertaken with the sole purpose of avoiding taxes.
• C) Repurchasing shares is a useful method of stabilizing cash dividends.
• D) Share repurchases result in an increase in earnings per share.
• E) Investors will not prefer share repurchases to extra cash dividends if the capital gains tax rate is lower than the tax rate on dividends.

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