Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The more cash the firm uses to repurchase shares,the less it has available to pay dividends.
• B)Free cash flow measures the cash generated by the firm after payments to debt or equity holders are considered.
• C)We estimate a firm's current enterprise value by computing the present value of the firm's free cash flow.
• D)We can interpret the enterprise value as the net cost of acquiring the firm's equity,taking its cash and paying off all debts.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Income Statement

A financial statement that aggregates the income and expenses of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting a unified financial performance.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, typically recognized on the income statement.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when one company acquires another for a price higher than the fair value of its net tangible assets, representing elements like brand, customer base, and reputation.

Acquisition-Date Fair Value

The value of an asset or liability estimated at the date of acquisition based on its current market value.