Consider the Following Price and Dividend Data for Quicksilver Inc

question 102

Multiple Choice

Consider the following price and dividend data for Quicksilver Inc.: Assume that you purchased Quicksilver's stock at the closing price on December 31, 2004 and sold it after the dividend had been paid at the closing price on January 26, 2005. Your dividend yield for this period is closest to ________.

• A)-7.80%
• B)-8.53%
• C)0.74%
• D)0.81%

---

Definitions:

Majority

More than half of a particular group or amount, often used to describe the age at which a person gains full legal rights and responsibilities.

Exchange Offer

A proposal by a company to trade securities, such as bonds or stocks, for other securities or assets with different terms or values.

Stock Tender Offer

A public offer by a company or individual to purchase a certain amount of shareholders' stock at a specified price for a limited time.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset, representing a portion of the corporation's capital.