Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If firms smooth dividends,the firm's dividend choice will contain information regarding management's expectations of future earnings.
• B)Because of the increasing popularity of repurchases,firms cut dividends much more frequently than they increase them.
• C)Announcing a share repurchase today does not necessarily represent a long-term commitment to repurchase shares.
• D)While cutting the dividend is costly for managers in terms of their reputation and the reaction of investors,it is by no means as costly as failing to make debt payments.

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