MM's Assertion That Dividend Policy Will Not Affect the Value

question 28

Multiple Choice

MM's assertion that dividend policy will not affect the value of the firm requires that dividend policy does not:

• A) alter the retained earnings of the firm.
• B) affect investment and borrowing policies.
• C) allow the payout ratio to change.
• D) alter the number of outstanding shares.

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