A _____ Is an Alternative Method to Cash Dividends Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

A _____ is an alternative method to cash dividends which is used to pay out a firm's earnings to shareholders.

• A) merger
• B) acquisition
• C) payment-in-kind
• D) stock split
• E) share repurchase

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Definitions:

Inventory Purchases

The act of buying products or goods to be sold or used in the production process by a company.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company.

Sales

The transactions involving the exchange of goods or services for money, representing the primary source of revenue for most businesses.

Total Disbursements

The total amount of money paid out by a business over a set period, including expenses, investment purchases, and debt repayments.