Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The value of a firm is equal to the amount of money the firm can raise by issuing securities.
• B) By reducing a firm's corporate tax liability, debt allows the firm to pay more of its cash flows to investors.
• C) Equity investors must pay taxes on dividends but not capital gains.
• D) For individuals, interest payments received from debt are taxed as income.

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Definitions:

Synergy

The concept that the value and performance of two companies combined will be greater than the sum of the separate individual parts.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that divides net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

Mergers and Acquisitions

A general term used to describe the consolidation of companies or assets through various types of financial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, tender offers, purchase of assets, and management acquisitions.

Management

The process of directing and controlling a group or organization to achieve predetermined objectives.