Shareholders Are More Apt to Prefer a High Dividend Payout

Shareholders are more apt to prefer a high dividend payout if a firm

A) has high flotation costs.
B) has a high rate of growth which requires additional funding.
C) offers high capital gains that are taxed at a favorable rate.
D) has lower tax rates than the shareholder.
E) will spend the funds on a high-premium acquisition if the dividend is not paid.