According to MM, an Increase in Expected Earnings Per Share

question 96

Multiple Choice

According to MM, an increase in expected earnings per share can leave the share price unchanged if the:

• A) firm's operating risk decreases.
• B) number of shares is decreased.
• C) required return on equity increases.
• D)firm has no financial leverage.

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Definitions:

No Arbitrage

A principle stating that it is impossible to achieve risk-free profits from inconsistent or mispriced asset prices in efficient markets, as arbitrage opportunities are quickly exploited and corrected.

Risk Premium

The extra return over the risk-free rate that investors require to compensate them for the risk of holding a risky asset.

Risk Aversion

A person's or entity's reluctance to take risks, preferring lower returns with known risks over higher returns with unknown risks.

Total Risk

The complete range of possible risks, including both systematic and unsystematic risks, that can affect the value of an investment.