4. Dividendpractices In general, firms' dividend practices fit into the categories listed in the following table (constant payout ratio, low regular dividend plus extras, residual dividend policy, and stable, predictable dividend policies). Identify the category that each practice corresponds to in the table. Practice Globo-Chem Co. sets its dividend rather conservatively, but supplemental dividends are periodically issued when it finds itself with excess funds. St. Mildred's Brewing Co.'s dividends represent the portion of earnings left after it has made all profitable investments. Spentworth Industries Inc.'s investors like the firm's dividend policy because the firm pays the same dividend every year no matter how the firm performs. Extensive Enterprises Inc. pays out a set percentage of its income each year in the form of dividends. This causes the firm's dividends to fluctuate from year to year. Constant Payout Ratio Low Regular Dividend Plus Extras Residual Dividend Stable, Predictable Dividend O

4. Dividendpractices In general, firms' dividend practices fit into the categories listed in the following table (constant payout ratio, low regular dividend plus extras, residual dividend policy, and stable, predictable dividend policies). Identify the category that each practice corresponds to in the table. Practice Globo-Chem Co. sets its dividend rather conservatively, but supplemental dividends are periodically issued when it finds itself with excess funds. St. Mildred's Brewing Co.'s dividends represent the portion of earnings left after it has made all profitable investments. Spentworth Industries Inc.'s investors like the firm's dividend policy because the firm pays the same dividend every year no matter how the firm performs. Extensive Enterprises Inc. pays out a set percentage of its income each year in the form of dividends. This causes the firm's dividends to fluctuate from year to year. Constant Payout Ratio Low Regular Dividend Plus Extras Residual Dividend Stable, Predictable Dividend O

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which one is correct please confirm? QUESTION 37 Which of the following statements is true concerning companies that do not pay dividends? a. The cost of equity capital can be estimated using the Capital Asset Pricing Model. b. The cost of equity capital is equal to the growth short-term rate of earnings per share. c. The dividend capitalization model can be used to determine an accurate cost of equity capital. d. None of these are correct
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