Define each of the following terms:a. Optimal distribution policyb. Dividend irrelevance theory; bird-in-the-hand theory; tax effect theoryc. Signaling hypothesis; clientele effectd. Residual distribution model; extra dividende. Declaration date; holder-of-record date; ex-dividend date; payment datef. Dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP)g. Stock split; stock dividend; stock repurchase

To identify the cost of equity, which models are better: The dividend growth model or CAPM-derived cost of equity?

The most important factor to consider when determining the dividends to be declared is a. the impact of inflation on replacement costs b. any future planned use of retained earnings d. the future planned use of cash available at the date of dividend distribution e. shareholders’ expectation about the firms’ profitability

Define each of the following terms:a. Target payout ratio; optimal dividend policyb. Dividend irrelevance theory; bird-in-the-hand fallacyc. Information content (signaling) hypothesis; clienteles; clientele effectd. Catering theory; residual dividend modele. Low-regular-dividend-plus-extrasf. Declaration date; holder-of-record date; ex-dividend date; payment dateg. Dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP)h. Stock split; stock dividendi. Stock repurchase

Define the term Return on Common Equity? How does it measure profitability?

The terms “irrelevance,” “dividend preference”(or “bird-in-the-hand”), and “tax effect” havebeen used to describe three major theoriesregarding the way dividend payouts affect afirm’s value. Explain these terms, and brieflydescribe each theory.

What are dividend reinvestment plans?

Which model is typically used to estimate the cost of using external equity capital? Group of answer choices capital asset pricing model rate of return on perpetuity model arbitrage pricing theory model dividend valuation model

How to calculate preferred dividends?

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