The Problem with the Regular Dividend Policy from the Firm's

question 120

Multiple Choice

The problem with the regular dividend policy from the firm's perspective is that

• A) it bores the shareholders.
• B) if the firm's earnings drop, so does the dividend payment.
• C) even when earnings are low, the company must pay a fixed dividend.
• D) it increases the shareholders' uncertainty.

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