Question 1

According to Gordon's Dividend Growth Model, the market value of a share depends on:

Book value of assets.Only the retention ratio.Only the current dividend.Dividend per share, Cost of Equity, and Growth rate.

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Gordon's Formula: P = D1 / (Ke - g). It values a stock based on the next expected dividend (D1), the cost of equity (Ke), and the constant growth rate (g).

Question 2

According to Walter’s Model, if the firm’s Return on Investment (r) is greater than its Cost of Capital (k), the firm should:

It does not matter.Distribute 50% dividend.Distribute 100% dividend.Retain 100% earnings (0% dividend).

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If r > k, the firm can earn more on the money than the shareholders can earn elsewhere. Therefore, to maximize value, the firm should retain all earnings and reinvest them.

Question 3

According to the "Residual Theory of Dividends", a firm should pay dividends only when:

Competitors are paying dividends.Profits are high.Shareholders demand it.There are earnings left over after financing all acceptable investment opportunities.

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This theory views dividends as a passive residual. Priority is given to reinvesting in profitable projects. Only if funds remain, dividend is paid.

Question 4

A Share Buyback is economically equivalent to:

Paying cash dividend.Issuing bonus shares.Rights issue.Stock split.

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Buyback returns excess cash to shareholders, similar to a dividend. However, it provides tax advantages (Capital Gains tax vs Dividend Tax) and signals management confidence.

Question 5

Issuing Bonus Shares results in:

Capitalization of Reserves without affecting Net Worth.Cash outflow from the company.Decrease in Share Capital.Increase in Net Worth.

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Bonus shares convert free reserves into share capital. The total Net Worth (Capital + Reserves) remains the same; only the composition changes.

Question 6

A policy of "Stable Dividend" usually means:

Fluctuating dividend based on daily profits.Paying no dividend.Paying a fixed percentage of earnings (Constant Payout) or a fixed amount per share.Paying 100% profits as dividend.

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Companies maintain stable dividends to signal consistency and reliability to investors, avoiding sharp drops even when profits dip temporarily.

Question 7

The "Modigliani-Miller (MM) Dividend Irrelevance Theory" assumes:

High taxes on dividends.Perfect capital markets and no taxes.Investors prefer dividends over capital gains.High transaction costs.

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MM argue that in a perfect world without taxes or transaction costs, dividend policy does not affect share price; investors can create their own dividends by selling shares.

Question 8

A Stock Split (e.g., 1 share of ?10 becomes 2 shares of ?5) results in:

Increase in Reserves.Cash outflow for the company.Decrease in Face Value per share, but Total Share Capital remains same.Increase in Paid-up Capital.

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Stock split increases the number of shares and reduces the face value per share proportionately. It does not change the total capital or reserves, unlike a Bonus Issue which capitalizes reserves.

Question 9

A policy of paying a low constant dividend per share plus an extra dividend in years of high profit is called:

Low Regular Dividend plus Extra Dividend Policy.Residual Dividend Policy.Constant Payout Ratio.Stable Dividend Policy.

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This policy gives shareholders a reliable steady income while allowing the firm to share prosperity in boom years without committing to a permanently high dividend.

Question 10

According to the "Tax Preference Theory", investors may prefer low dividends and high retained earnings if:

There is no tax.Capital Gains tax is lower than Dividend Income tax.Dividends are tax-free.The company is making losses.

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Retained earnings lead to share price appreciation (Capital Gains). If capital gains are taxed at a lower rate than dividend income (or deferred), investors prefer retention over payout.

Question 11

The "Bird-in-the-Hand" theory of dividend policy implies that:

Investors prefer current dividends (certain) over future capital gains (uncertain).Investors are indifferent between dividends and capital gains.Dividends reduce the value of the firm.Investors prefer capital gains for tax reasons.

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Proposed by Gordon and Lintner, this theory argues that dividends are less risky than future capital appreciation. Therefore, a higher dividend payout reduces the cost of equity and increases share price.

Question 12

The "Clientele Effect" suggests that:

Dividends are irrelevant.Companies should change their dividend policy frequently.All investors want high dividends.Different groups of investors prefer different dividend policies (e.g., retirees prefer high dividends, young investors prefer growth/capital gains).

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Firms attract a specific clientele based on their payout policy. Changing the policy might alienate the existing shareholder base and affect the stock price.

Question 13

Can a company declare dividends if it has incurred a loss in the current year?

Yes, out of accumulated free reserves, subject to certain conditions.Yes, out of Capital.Yes, by taking a bank loan.No, strictly prohibited.

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Companies Act allows declaring dividend out of reserves if current profits are insufficient, provided conditions regarding rate of dividend and withdrawal amount are met.

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