Assume That Management Makes a Surprise Announcement That JRN Will

question 65

Multiple Choice

Assume that management makes a surprise announcement that JRN will no longer pay dividends but will use the cash to repurchase stock instead.The price of a share of JRN's stock is now closest to:

• A)$20.00
• B)$25.00
• C)$18.00
• D)$24.00
• E)$16.00

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