Shawn Starts a Business Called ValueCentral

question 24

Multiple Choice

Shawn starts a business called ValueCentral.com, the concept takes off, and the company has an IPO and goes public. The company is growing very rapidly and trying to keep up with customer demand. What type of dividend is this company likely to pay its stockholders?

• A)A large dividend due to high earnings
• B)An average size dividend
• C)Very small or no dividend
• D)All profits to be paid as dividends
• E)As no stock is involved, dividends irrelevant

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