Of the Following Factors,which One Is Considered to Be the Primary

question 75

Multiple Choice

Of the following factors,which one is considered to be the primary factor affecting a firm's dividend decision?

• A)The personal taxes company stockholders incur on dividend distributions
• B)Maintaining consistency with the historical dividend policy
• C)Attracting retail investors
• D)Attracting institutional investors
• E)Sustainable changes in earnings

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Definitions:

Financing Statement

A document filed to give public notice that a lender has a security interest in a debtor's assets, typically used in secured transactions.

Enforceable Security Interest

A legal claim or right on property or assets that can be legally upheld by a court to secure the repayment of a debt.

Security Agreement

A legal document that provides security interest in movable assets or personal property by the debtor to the creditor as collateral for a loan.

Automatically Perfected

Refers to a security interest that is deemed perfected without the need for any additional filing or action by the secured party.