Yes, since it increases EPS.

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A company has had net income of $22 million in its most
recent year and wants to distribute 40% of its net
income to shareholders through either dividends or
stock repurchases. The firm currently has 2 million
shares outstanding, trading at $60.
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What is EPS after a dividend payment?
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What is EPS after a stock repurchase?
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Would shareholders be better off with a stock
repurchase compared to a dividend payment (ignore
taxes and signalling effects)?
Yes, since it increases EPS.
O Yes, since the company bought their shares.
O No, since the higher EPS comes at a cost.
O No, since EPS won't be higher in the future.
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Transcribed Image Text:Intro A company has had net income of $22 million in its most recent year and wants to distribute 40% of its net income to shareholders through either dividends or stock repurchases. The firm currently has 2 million shares outstanding, trading at $60. Part 1 What is EPS after a dividend payment? 0+ decimals Submit Part 2 What is EPS after a stock repurchase? 1+ decimals Submit Part 3 Would shareholders be better off with a stock repurchase compared to a dividend payment (ignore taxes and signalling effects)? Yes, since it increases EPS. O Yes, since the company bought their shares. O No, since the higher EPS comes at a cost. O No, since EPS won't be higher in the future. Submit
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