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.

Understand the basics of e-text and the technology and formats used by digital reading devices.

Understand the definition and types of electronic texts (e-texts).

Recognize the variety of e-readers and their distinguishing features.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of E ink versus backlit e-readers in different lighting conditions.

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