1. Dividend policy and free cash flow Company management, especially in established corporations, will formulate a policy that is often called a distribution policy or a payout policy. This policy specifies what management intends to do with the company's profits and any free cash flow (FCF) generated by the firm. The objective is to create a distribution policy that increases the value of the firm and maximizes the wealth of the firm's shareholders. Which of the following factors affects management's decisions regarding a firm's distribution policy? Check all that apply. The level of reinvestment in Treasury bills and bonds The method of payment to shareholders-cash or stocks The level of payout to shareholders that is sustainable in the future The level of retained earnings to maintain Management can make any form of distribution to the firm's shareholders using the company's free cash flow (FCF). The underlying objective is to maximize shareholder wealth by increasing the firm's value. Any use of FCF that negatively affects the firm's value is not considered a good use of the FCF. Management can make any form of distribution to the firm's shareholders using the company's free cash flow (FCF). The underlying objective is to maximize shareholder wealth by increasing the firm's value. Any use of FCF that negatively affects the firm's value is not considered a good use of the FCF. Which of the following uses is considered to be a good use of free cash flow? Select the better answer. Issue new stock Distribute dividends