Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) One advantage of dividend reinvestment plans is that they enable investors to avoid paying taxes on the dividends they receive.
• B) If a company has an established clientele of investors who prefer a high dividend payout, and if management wants to keep stockholders happy, it should NOT follow the strict residual dividend policy.
• C) If a firm follows a strict residual dividend policy, then, holding all else constant, its dividend payout ratio will tend to rise whenever the firm's investment opportunities improve.
• D) Despite its drawbacks, following the residual dividend policy will tend to stabilize actual cash dividends, and this will make it easier for firms to attract a clientele that prefers high dividends, such as retirees.

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