The Signaling Model of Dividends Predicts

question 39

Multiple Choice

The signaling model of dividends predicts

• A) managers of firms with high growth opportunities "signal" these good investments with low dividends
• B) managers expecting higher future earnings "signal" with higher dividends
• C) stock prices will fall at dividend increases.
• D) lower quality firms will have larger dividend payouts due to poorer future prospects.

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