Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Controlling shareholders pay for their control rights because the firm effectively faces a higher cost of equity for outside capital.
• B) Most countries follow what is called the stakeholder model, giving explicit consideration to other stakeholders-in particular, rank-and-file employees.
• C) In a pyramid structure, a family first creates a company in which it owns more than 50% of the shares and therefore has a controlling interest.
• D) A conflict of interest arises because the family has an incentive to try to move profits (and hence dividends) down the pyramid-that is, toward companies in which it has few cash flow rights and away firms in which it has more cash flow rights.

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Definitions:

Accrued Interest

The interest that has been incurred but not yet paid at the end of a period on loans or bonds.

Semiannual Interest

Interest that is computed and disbursed semi-annually.

Long-term Investment

Assets intended to be held for more than one year for capital growth, income generation, or other strategic purposes.

Bonds Purchased

This refers to the buying of debt securities issued by corporations or governments as a means of investment.