In considering equity and debt financing, which of the following statements is generally true?

		The lower the measure of the non-current debt-to-equity ratio, the greater the likelihood the company will have difficulty in meeting its obligation in some future period
		Interest and dividend payments are required to be made by the issuing company
		Most companies prefer to have no debt and rely exclusively on equity financing
		The higher the measure of the debt-to-equity ratio, the greater the likelihood the company will have difficulty in meeting its obligation in some future period