C/F/47. Analysis and Contrast of Dividend Policies of Two Companies over the Last Five Year: BP PLC vs. LogicaCMG PLC

The report analyses the dividend policy of the Logica PLC and BP PLC over the last five years. Firstly, the dividend policy of BP PLC as well as Logica PLC over the last five years was analysed. Secondly, basing on that analysis, the dividend policies of both companies were compared. After that the Lintner's model on dividend policy was reviewed and it was identified how the dividend policy of both companies can be explained by this model. Moreover, the brief discussion of the skills developed during the project was done.