A Potential Downfall of Using Dividends as the Plug Item

question 53

Multiple Choice

A potential downfall of using dividends as the plug item is that:

• A)It may give shareholders mixed signals
• B)Dividends are constant within a planning horizon
• C)The firm may have to borrow cash to pay dividends
• D)Shareholders may receive an excessive return

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Definitions:

Investment Projects

Initiatives undertaken by businesses to invest in resources with the expectation of generating future revenues or reducing costs.

Discount Factor

A factor employed in the discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology to calculate the current value of anticipated cash flows.

Payback Period

The length of time it takes for an investment to generate cash flows sufficient to recover the initial cost of the investment.

Initial Investment

The initial amount of money invested in a project or business, often used to start or acquire it.