When a Firm Enters Stage IV of Its Life Cycle

question 51

Multiple Choice

When a firm enters Stage IV of its life cycle,

• A) Dividend payout ratios are likely to rise to a moderate level of 20 to 30 percent of earnings.
• B) The firm has reached maturity.
• C) The organization must retain earnings in preparation for cycling back into Stage I of the life cycle.
• D) Stock splits are common.

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