The Residual Theory of Dividend Policy Asserts That

question 19

Multiple Choice

The residual theory of dividend policy asserts that

• A) sufficient dividends are paid to maintain a stable total dividend payment-any residual is invested internally by the firm.
• B) sufficient dividends are paid to maintain a stable dividend payout ratio-any residual is invested internally by the firm.
• C) dividends are paid out of the residual remaining after internal investments are made by the firm.
• D) dividend payments are adjusted to maintain dividends at a constant percentage of total cash flows.

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