Construction LLC Agrees to Build a Store for Discount Retail

question 66

Multiple Choice

Construction LLC agrees to build a store for Discount Retail, Inc., at a specific location. Before the work begins, the local zoning law is changed to prohibit commercial buildings at that location. In this situation​

• A) ​Construction is in breach of contract.
• B) ​the local zoning authority is in breach of contract.
• C) ​the contract is discharged.
• D) ​Discount must compensate Construction for its lost profit.

Understand the concept of the price/earnings ratio and its alteration due to corporate actions like dividends and stock repurchases.

Identify the various factors that influence a company’s dividend policy and shareholder satisfaction.

Analyze the effects of specific corporate financial decisions on market perceptions and shareholder value.

Distinguish between a stock dividend and a stock split and their implications for investors and the company.

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