Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)As firms mature,their earnings exceed their investment needs and they begin to pay dividends.
• B)Total return equals earnings multiplied by the dividend payout rate.
• C)Cutting the firm's dividend to increase investment will raise the stock price if,and only if,the new investments have a positive NPV.
• D)We cannot use the constant dividend growth model to value the stock of a firm with rapid or changing growth.

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Definitions:

Comprehensive Income

The change in equity of a business entity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. It includes all non-owner changes in equity, not just those from net income.

Dividends Declared

A portion of a company's earnings that is decided by the board of directors to be distributed to shareholders.

Statement Of Comprehensive Income

A financial statement that displays all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by and distributions to the company’s shareholders.

Other Comprehensive Income

Income that includes all changes in equity from non-owner sources, such as foreign exchange adjustments or unrealized gains/losses on certain investments, not included in net income.