Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Financial theorists have resolved the issue of how to maximize firm value by altering capital structure.
• B) Firms increase their debt usage when markets overvalue the firm.
• C) Firms with a high degree of operating leverage usually maintain high debt ratios.
• D) A firm's long-term earnings are more important than its near-term cash flows in determining the amount of debt to issue.
• E) A highly leveraged firm has less flexibility to take advantage of investment opportunities than companies with low debt ratios.

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