Which of the Following Factors Would Most Likely Be Present

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would most likely be present if a company increases its dividend payout ratio significantly?

• A)a high debt/equity ratio (i.e.,use of a large amount of financial leverage)
• B)a quick ratio that is significantly below the industry average
• C)current shareholders cannot participate in a new offering and desire to maintain ownership control
• D)the variability of expected future earnings decreases

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Focused Differentiation

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Mission Statement

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Product/Service Quality

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