A dollar paid out to repurchase stock is taxed at the same rate as a dollar paid out in dividends. Thus, both companies and investors are indifferent between distributing cash through dividends and stock repurchase programs. 3 True False Question 8 (1 point) Which of the following is NOT normally regarded as being a barrier to hostile takeovers? Targeted share repurchases Restricted voting rights Poison pills Abnormally high executive compensation Question 9 (1 point)