Reverse Stock Splits Can Be Used to

question 46

Multiple Choice

Reverse stock splits can be used to

• A)adjust the debt-equity ratio such that it falls within a preferred range.
• B)increase the excess cash held by a firm.
• C)increase both the number of shares outstanding and the market price per share simultaneously.
• D)increase the total equity of a firm.
• E)avoid delisting.

Grasp the concept and significance of equitable remedies in the legal system.

Understand the doctrine of stare decisis and its impact on legal consistency and predictability.

Acknowledge the differentiation between civil law and criminal law in terms of legal liability.

Recognize the importance of legislative purpose in statutory interpretation and the tools used by courts to resolve ambiguities.

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