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Basic Question 11 of 15

Managers might choose to issue debt to signal the prospects of the firm because

A. the floatation costs on debt are less than equity.
B. issuing more equity would dilute EPS.
C. debt issuance is a costly signal that must be supported by sufficient levels of earnings.

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phillip B is a correct statement but not a correct answer here: Issuing more equity would dilute EPS, but it is not the reason why managers want to issue debt to signal the prospects of the firm.
REITboy Good comment, philip.
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