Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Estimating dividends, especially for the distant future, is difficult.
• B) A firm can only pay out its earnings to investors or reinvest their earnings.
• C) Successful young firms often have high initial earnings growth rates.
• D) According to the constant dividend growth model, the value of the firm depends on the current dividend level, divided by the equity cost of capital plus the grow rate.

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Definitions:

Distribution Company

A business that is responsible for transporting and delivering goods from manufacturers to end users or retailers.

Trend Analysis

A comparison of a single firm’s present performance with its own past performance, preferably for more than two years.

Financial Ratios

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Previous Years

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