Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A. Firms with a lot of good investment opportunities and a relatively small amount of cash tend to have above-average dividend payout ratios.
B. One advantage of the residual dividend model is that it leads to a stable dividend payout, which investors like.
C. An increase in the stock price when a company cuts its dividend is consistent with signaling theory as postulated by MM.
D. If the "clientele effect" is correct, then for a company whose earnings fluctuate, a policy of paying a constant percentage of net income will probably maximize its stock price.
E. Stock repurchases make the most sense at times when a company believes its stock is undervalued.


Answer: E

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