While Captive,Inc

question 106

Multiple Choice

While Captive,Inc.has been in business for over 50 years,newly developed products pushed the firm's year-over-year growth rate to 35% during the latest three years.The firm is proud of its history of paying dividends,but the vigorous recent growth of the firm has left it cash challenged.Which of the following policies/procedures would you consider best under the circumstances?

• A) Borrow long-term to pay the current dividend.
• B) Look seriously for a merger partner.
• C) Enter into a long-term stock repurchase program.
• D) Substitute a stock dividend for the current cash dividend.

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