Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Have a Negative

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to have a negative impact on stock price?

• A) Omitting a stock repurchase offer
• B) Failure to increase the dividend at the same rate as previous years
• C) Cutting the dividend per share in dollar terms
• D) Reducing the dividend payout ratio

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