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Which of the following factor(s) will affect a firm's dividend payout policy? Choose all that apply. A) The company's level of financial distress UB) The company is facing takeover threat UC) The company's agreement with its bond investors, the indenture D) Cash availability E) Number of independent board members Which of the following statement is correct regarding what happens on the ex- dividend date? The stock will end the day down The stock will end the day up The stock price will not change much throughout the day Stock price will go up by the dividend amount at the opening Stock price will go down by the dividend amount at the opening Which of the following statement(s) are correct regarding stock repurchase? Choose all that apply. Stock repurchase is not the same as stock buyback Stock repurchase tends to drive up the price Stock repurchase tends to drive down the price The company must have enough cash in its account to announce stock repurchase. Stock repurchase is a preferred distribution method by all investors