Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The money taken in by the firm as a result of the share issue exactly offsets the dilution of the shares.
• B)Most analysts prefer to use performance measures and valuation multiples that are based on the firm's earnings before interest has been deducted.
• C)Because the firm's earnings per share and price-earnings ratio are affected by leverage implies that we can always reliably compare these measures across firms with different capital structures.
• D)In general,as long as the firm sells the new shares of equity at a fair price,there will be no gain or loss to shareholders associated with the equity issue itself.

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Definitions:

Reward And Compensation Strategy

A deliberate approach a company takes to outline how employees are compensated and rewarded for their performance, aiming to align employee interests with organizational goals.

Optimal Compensation System

A well-designed compensation framework that aims to align the interests of the employees with those of the organization, while motivating staff and controlling costs.

Organization's Value

The core principles, beliefs, and philosophies that guide a company's operations and define its brand identity.

Costs

The amount of money required for the production, acquisition, or completion of goods or services.