Suppose a Firm Does Not Pay a Dividend but Repurchases

question 60

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm does not pay a dividend but repurchases stock using $28 million of cash, the market value of the firm decreases by ________.

• A) $28 million
• B) -$28 million
• C) 0
• D) cannot say for sure

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Definitions:

Extraorganizational

Activities, processes, or relationships that exist or occur outside of an organization's own boundaries.

HR

Stands for Human Resources, a department within organizations focused on managing employee-related processes like hiring, training, and benefits administration.

CIM

Computer Integrated Manufacturing, an approach to manufacturing that integrates computer systems with physical manufacturing processes for efficiency and productivity improvements.

PLM

Product Lifecycle Management, a strategic approach to managing the series of changes a product goes through, from its design and development to its ultimate retirement.