Which One of These Statements Is Correct

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which one of these statements is correct?

• A) Capital structure has no effect on shareholder value.
• B) The optimal capital structure occurs when the cost of equity is minimized.
• C) The optimal capital structure maximizes shareholder value.
• D) Shareholder value is maximized when WACC is also maximized.
• E) Unlevered firms have more value than levered firms when firms are profitable.

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