Shareholders Are Said to Have a Residual Claim on the Firm's

question 84

Multiple Choice

Shareholders are said to have a residual claim on the firm's assets.What does this mean?

• A) Shareholders have limited liability in their investment.
• B) Shareholders do not receive any payoff from the firm until all creditors are paid.
• C) Shareholders are allowed to recover their investment first if the firm experiences financial distress.
• D) Shareholders have priority in electing the board of directors for the firm.

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