Built Rite Corp

question 74

Multiple Choice

Built Rite Corp.is evaluating an extra dividend versus a share repurchase.In either case,$5,500 would be spent.Current earnings are $0.80 per share,and the stock currently sells for $33 per share.There are 250 shares outstanding.Ignore taxes and other imperfections.You own one share of stock in this company.If the company issues the dividend,your total investment will be worth ____ as compared to ____ if the company opts for a share repurchase.

• A)$11; $11
• B)$11; $22
• C)$11; $33
• D)$23; $33
• E)$33; $33

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Definitions:

After-tax Cash Flow

The amount of money a company has after it has paid taxes, representing the net cash inflow or outflow from its operating, investing, and financing activities.

Tax Rate

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Operating Cash Flow

The cash that a company generates from the revenues it brings in, excluding costs associated with long-term investment on capital items or investment in securities.

CCA Class

A categorization under Canadian tax law that groups depreciable assets affecting the rate at which businesses can claim capital cost allowance for tax purposes.