Assume That a Firm Has a Steady Record of Paying

question 139

Multiple Choice

Assume that a firm has a steady record of paying high dividends for years.A new management team decided to cut the current year's dividend in half without disclosing why.The market value of the stock fell 35% on the day the dividend cut was announced.Which of the following would best explain the stock market's reaction to the announcement?

• A) empirical theory
• B) dividend irrelevance theory
• C) residual dividend theory
• D) information effect

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Definitions:

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles, pumping blood throughout the body.

Myocardium

The myocardium is the thick, muscular middle layer of the heart wall, responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body.

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart wall, forming part of the heart's protective covering and contributing to the heart's lubrication system.

Endocardium

The innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart.