The Residual Theory of Dividends Suggests That ________

question 118

Multiple Choice

The residual theory of dividends suggests that ________.

• A) different payout policies attract different types of investors but still do not change the value of a firm
• B) dividends are irrelevant in determining the value of a firm
• C) as long as a firm's equity need exceeds the amount of retained earnings, no cash dividend is paid
• D) the payout policies of different firms have no impact on the taxes that investors have to pay

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