What Effect Do Stock Dividends Have on Firm Value

question 51

Multiple Choice

What effect do stock dividends have on firm value?

• A)They increase total firm value because more shares are outstanding.
• B)They decrease total firm value because EPS is lowered.
• C)They increase total firm value because each shareholder has a larger share of the firm.
• D)They have no effect on firm value.

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