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A company with stable earnings announces a sudden, large cut in dividend despite strong retained earnings and no capital expenditure needs. Which interpretation is most consistent with dividend signalling theory and market practice?

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Dividend signalling suggests managers use dividend changes to signal private information about future earnings. An unexpected cut, especially with strong earnings and no investment need, is often interpreted as a negative signal.

A Market will view it positively—more cash for future projects.

B Market may interpret cut as signal of future earnings weakness, causing a negative reaction.

C No effect—dividends are irrelevant per Modigliani-Miller under all conditions.

D Market will only react if share buybacks announced simultaneously.

E The cut will cause immediate reclassification of debt to equity by lenders.

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