All of the Following Statements Regarding Stock Dividends Are True

question 49

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding stock dividends are true except:

• A)Directors can use stock dividends to keep the market price of the stock affordable.
• B)Stock dividends provide evidence of management's confidence that the company is doing well.
• C)Stock dividends do not reduce assets or equity.
• D)Stock dividends decrease the number of shares outstanding.
• E)Stock dividends transfer a portion of equity from retained earnings to contributed capital.

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Definitions:

Covenants

Legally enforceable promises contained in a contract or agreement.

Competing

Engaging in an effort to win or succeed against others, often in business, sports, or other areas of life.

Option Agreements

Legal contracts that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.

Assignment of Rights

The transfer of rights or interests in a contract or property from one party to another.