Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)While firms do still pay dividends,substantial evidence shows that many firms have recognized their tax disadvantage.
• B)The fact that firms continue to issue dividends despite their tax disadvantage is often referred to as the dividend puzzle.
• C)At the end of the 1990s,dividend payments exceeded the value of repurchases for U.S.industrial firms.
• D)While evidence is indicative of the growing importance of share repurchases as a part of firms' payout policies,it also shows that dividends remain a key form of payouts to shareholders.

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Definitions:

Enamine

Derivatives of alkenes formed from the reaction between a secondary amine and a carbonyl group, often used as intermediates in organic synthesis.

Imine

A functional group or compound featuring a carbon-nitrogen double bond, often formed by the condensation of an aldehyde or ketone with an amine.

Racemizes

Refers to the process of converting an optically active compound into a racemic mixture, meaning a blend of equal amounts of enantiomers.

Esterifies

The process by which an ester is formed, usually from the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with the elimination of water.