39) During class we discussed some of the reasons why companies have a payout policy. One of these reasons is related to helping companies lift their reported corporate earnings. Which of the following arguments is that? (2 pts) a) Asset management b) Taxes c) Signaling d) Cash management e) Earnings management 40) During class we discussed several parameters that help us determine how to finance M&A transactions. Which one of the following is NOT of the five parameters we discussed? (2 pts) a) Signaling b) Earnings management c) Risk sharing d) Ownership structure e) Taxes 41) In our M&A class we discussed five parameters can help us analyze whether a cash or stock deal is better. Which of the following options suggests that a stock transaction can help us mitigate a potential credit downgrade? a) Taxes b) Ownership structure c) Signaling d) Capital structure e) Risk sharing 42) What is the main difference between a business incubator and a business accelerator (2 pts) a) One is run by nonprofit organizations while the other is run by local governments. b) The amount of capital each will invest in the start-ups that go through their programs. c) One focuses on very early stage start-ups while the other focuses on start-ups that are close to IPO. d) The period of "incubation" is short and intense for one, but might be very long for the other