As a Minimum, How Large in Relation to Total Outstanding

question 34

Multiple Choice

As a minimum, how large in relation to total outstanding shares may a stock distribution be before it should be accounted for as a stock split instead of a stock dividend?

• A) No less than 2 to 5 percent
• B) No less than 10 to 15 percent
• C) No less than 20 to 25 percent
• D) No less than 45 to 50 percent

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