CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Topic 5 Question 64 Discussion

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Question #: 64
Topic #: 5

A company has a cash surplus which it wishes todistributeto shareholders by a share repurchase rather than paying a special dividend.

WhichTHREEof the following statementsare correct?

AThe payment of a special dividend could raise shareholders' expectations of similar distributions in the future, unlike a share repurchase.

BThe share repurchase could send a negative signal to shareholders as it could be interpreted as a failure of management to find suitable investment opportunities.

CDetermination of the repurchase price will be easy as shareholders will insist on receiving the open market price.

DDifferent tax regimes could result in shareholders having a preference for a share repurchase due to the often more preferential tax treatment of capital gains.

EThe share repurchase, if approved by the shareholders, will be binding on all of the company's shareholders.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Tammara at Feb 04, 2023, 03:58 AM

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Denae

2 months ago

This question is a real gem. I'm going to ace this exam and become the next Warren Buffett, or at least the next Robin Hood - stealing from the rich and giving to myself.

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Annelle

5 days ago

D) Different tax regimes could result in shareholders having a preference for a share repurchase due to the often more preferential tax treatment of capital gains.

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Julian

6 days ago

B) The share repurchase could send a negative signal to shareholders as it could be interpreted as a failure of management to find suitable investment opportunities.

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Luis

14 days ago

A) The payment of a special dividend could raise shareholders' expectations of similar distributions in the future, unlike a share repurchase.

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Kent

18 days ago

D) Different tax regimes could result in shareholders having a preference for a share repurchase due to the often more preferential tax treatment of capital gains.

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Jesusita

20 days ago

B) The share repurchase could send a negative signal to shareholders as it could be interpreted as a failure of management to find suitable investment opportunities.

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Yun

2 months ago

A) The payment of a special dividend could raise shareholders' expectations of similar distributions in the future, unlike a share repurchase.

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Dahlia

2 months ago

C is incorrect. Determining the repurchase price is not easy, as the company will likely need to consider various factors beyond the current market price.

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Alishia

1 months ago

B) The share repurchase could send a negative signal to shareholders as it could be interpreted as a failure of management to find suitable investment opportunities.

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Vi

2 months ago

A) The payment of a special dividend could raise shareholders' expectations of similar distributions in the future, unlike a share repurchase.

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Paz

2 months ago

I agree with Franklyn, option B makes sense. Share repurchases can indeed send a negative signal to shareholders.

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Catarina

2 months ago

B is also correct. A share repurchase could signal that the company lacks investment opportunities, which may worry some shareholders.

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Marleen

26 days ago

B is also correct. A share repurchase could signal that the company lacks investment opportunities, which may worry some shareholders.

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Aaron

1 months ago

D) Different tax regimes could result in shareholders having a preference for a share repurchase due to the often more preferential tax treatment of capital gains.

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Andra

2 months ago

B) The share repurchase could send a negative signal to shareholders as it could be interpreted as a failure of management to find suitable investment opportunities.

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Edgar

2 months ago

A) The payment of a special dividend could raise shareholders' expectations of similar distributions in the future, unlike a share repurchase.

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A, D, and E are correct. The share repurchase allows the company to distribute cash without raising shareholders' expectations for future payouts. It also offers tax advantages compared to a special dividend in some cases. And the repurchase is binding on all shareholders, not just those who participate.

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Franklyn

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe option B is correct as a share repurchase could signal a lack of investment opportunities.

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Ma

3 months ago

I think option A is correct because shareholders may expect more dividends in the future.

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CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Topic 5 Question 64 Discussion

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Denae

Annelle

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Edgar

Jill

Franklyn

Ma