Why May a Large Increase in Earnings Not Translate into a Large

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why may a large increase in earnings not translate into a large increase in dividends?

• A)the earnings will be taxed.
• B)some investors may prefer capital gains.
• C)managers wish to assess the earning's persistence.
• D)the earnings may already be a part of retained earnings.

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