Essentials of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
Essentials of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781259277214
Author: Stephen A. Ross Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics Professor, Randolph W Westerfield Robert R. Dockson Deans Chair in Bus. Admin., Bradford D Jordan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 14, Problem 12QP

a)

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To determine: The effects of share repurchase and cash dividend on the price per share of the stock and shareholders’ wealth.

Introduction:

Share repurchase:

A company that buys its own stock through the exchange of cash is termed as a stock repurchase. It is like the buyback of shares.

Cash dividend:

Cash dividend is the dividend which is payable to the shareholders on distribution of certain amount of company’s earnings.

b)

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To determine: The effects on the company’s EPS (Earnings per Share) and PE ratio (Price Earnings ratio).

c)

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To discuss: Whether the share repurchase or cash dividend is recommended.

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