A Policy of Dividend "Smoothing" Refers To

question 30

Multiple Choice

A policy of dividend "smoothing" refers to:

• A) maintaining a constant dividend payout ratio.
• B) keeping the regular dividend at the same level indefinitely.
• C) maintaining a steady progression of dividend increases over time.
• D) alternating cash dividends with stock dividends.

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