The Observation That Cash-Rich Firms Often Use the Funds to Diversify

question 57

Multiple Choice

The observation that cash-rich firms often use the funds to diversify rather than increase dividends indicates that:

• A) diversification is too costly for individuals.
• B) growth is often valued for the sake of growth alone.
• C) diversification is synergistic.
• D) dividend-pricing models are of questionable value.

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Independent Means

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