How Is a Sustainable Dividend Growth Rate Defined

question 35

Multiple Choice

How is a sustainable dividend growth rate defined?

• A)a constant rate at which dividends increase
• B)a rate of growth that does not exceed two percent of the annual increase in revenue
• C)a rate of growth that is set equal to one-half of the average growth rate of a firm's earnings
• D)a rate that can be supported over time by a company's earnings
• E)a rate of dividend growth that is equal to the discount rate used to value the firm's stock

Calculate and interpret the payback period for investments.

Understand the impact of salvage value and depreciation on the economics of investment projects.

Analyze the effect of working capital changes on investment cash flows.

Perform incremental cost analysis to compare alternative investment options.

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Definitions:

Public's Expectation

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Company's Credibility

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