Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is correct?

• A) Companies prefer to cut dividend payments rather than borrow money to fund a short-term cash need.
• B) Share repurchases tend to increase agency costs.
• C) Maintaining a steady dividend is a key goal of most dividend-paying companies.
• D) Short-term fluctuations in cash flows are the key factor in determining a company's dividend policy.
• E) Stock prices tend to ignore unexpected changes in dividend payments.

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