If a Firm Adheres Strictly to the Residual Dividend Policy

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a firm adheres strictly to the residual dividend policy, the issuance of new common stock would suggest that

• A) the dividend payout ratio is increasing.
• B) no dividends were paid during the year.
• C) the dividend payout ratio is decreasing.
• D) the dollar amount of investments has decreased.
• E) the dividend payout ratio has remained constant.

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