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question 54

Multiple Choice

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Consider two firms,Chihuahua Corporation and Bernard Industries that are each expected to pay the same $1.5 million dividend every year in perpetuity.Chihuahua Corporation is riskier and has an equity cost of capital of 15%.Bernard Industries is not as shaky as Chihuahua,so Bernard has an equity cost of capital of only 10%.Assume that the market portfolio is not efficient.Both stocks have the same beta and an expected return of 12%.
-The market value for Bernard is closest to:

• A)$12.0 million.
• B)$10 million.
• C)$15.0 million.
• D)$12.5 million.

Understand the importance and impact of conveying bad news appropriately in business communication.

Identify the differences between direct and indirect strategies for delivering bad news.

Recognize ethical considerations in business communication, especially in conveying negative news.

Apply positive phrasing and empathy to soften the impact of bad news.

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