Managers Have Been Characterized as Reluctant to Increase Dividends If

question 70

Multiple Choice

Managers have been characterized as reluctant to increase dividends if:

• A) dividends were increased in the preceding year.
• B) earnings have permanently increased.
• C) the dividend increase cannot be sustained.
• D) the dividend payout ratio exceeds 20%.

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