Based on the Dividend Growth Model,a Lower Current Payout Will

question 29

Multiple Choice

Based on the dividend growth model,a lower current payout will not affect the stock price,provided that the:

• A) required return on the stock is proportionately increased.
• B) growth rate in dividends remains constant.
• C) reduction is offset by an increase in the growth rate.
• D) growth rate is decreased by the percent decrease in the dividend.

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