Which of the Following Considerations Should NOT Be Related to Management's

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following considerations should NOT be related to management's concerns when setting a dividend or stock repurchase policy?

• A) Over the long term, how much does the company's level of earnings exceed its investment requirements? How certain is this level?
• B) Is the stock currently undervalued? Can the management add value to the company by initiating a stock repurchase?
• C) Does the firm have enough financial reserves to maintain the dividend policy in periods when earnings are down or investment requirements are up?
• D) Can the firm quickly raise equity capital if necessary?

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