Which of the Following Factors Would Most Likely Be Present

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would most likely be present if a company increases its dividend payout ratio significantly?

• A) A high debt/equity ratio (i.e., use of a large amount of financial leverage)
• B) A quick ratio that is significantly below the industry average
• C) Current shareholders cannot participate in a new offering and desire to maintain ownership control.
• D) The variability of expected future earnings decreases.

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