Which of the Following Statements Regarding Recapitalizations Is FALSE

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding recapitalizations is FALSE?

• A)With a recapitalization,even though leverage reduces the total value of equity,shareholders capture the benefits of the interest tax shield up front.
• B)The share price always rises after the completion of the recapitalization.
• C)Leveraged recaps were especially popular in the mid- to late-1980s,when many firms found that these transactions could reduce their tax payments.
• D)When a firm makes a significant change to its capital structure,the transaction is called a recapitalization.

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