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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