Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The capital structure that minimizes the interest rate on debt also maximizes the expected EPS.
• B) The capital structure that minimizes the required return on equity also maximizes the stock price.
• C) The capital structure that minimizes the WACC also maximizes the price per share of common stock.
• D) The capital structure that gives the firm the best credit rating also maximizes the stock price.
• E) The capital structure that maximizes expected EPS also maximizes the price per share of common stock.

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