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Dividend Policy
C/F/614. Dividend Policy of Gainesboro Machine Tools
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- 600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper looks at the impact of payout level of the dividends on Gainesboro Machine Tools (GMT) examining the disadvantages of no dividend policy and discussing the reactions of various providers to the changes in the company’s dividend policy.
KEYWORDS: Dividend, Gainesboro Machine Tools, GMT,
S/F/202. Reckitt Benckiser: Dividend Policy Analysis
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks into the theory of dividend policy (DP) providing information about the types of dividend, dividend investment, clientele theory, dividend irrelevancy, stability of earnings, liquidity funds, trade cycles, etc. The issues of taxation, legal requirements, company control, dividend payment time, etc are discussed, a case study of Reckitt Benckiser' DP for 2002-2007 is conducted.
KEYWORDS: Reckitt Benckiser, Dividend Policy,
C/F/317. Perspective on Dividend policy
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines corporate dividend policy reviewing various theories including MM propositions on the impact of dividend policy on the share price. A real life example from stock market is analysed to compare practice with theory. Conclusions are made about the potential of the dividend policy to provide insight for management's views on earnings, trends and current share prices.
KEYWORDS: Dividend policy, MM proposition, free cash flow hypothesis, signalling hypothesis, sha,
C/F/392. Impact of leverage and dividend policies on company value
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- 3600
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the impact of the dividend policy on the company value, and the optimal leverage of the company and maximization of the shareholders value. The discussion is based on the empirical and academicals evidence, analysis is presented of comp
KEYWORDS: f, impact, leverage, dividend, policies, company, value,
C/F/159. Analysis of the dividend policies BP plc and Logica plc
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 29.99 GBP
The following research paper is devoted to analysis of the BP plc and Logica plc dividend policies. The first part of the research discusses the influence of the dividends payout on the company stock price in light of the finance theory. Particular focus is given to evaluation of management policies. The second part proceeds with empirical analysis of the dividend policies and application of financial theory. The research paper has a small review of the developed skills.
KEYWORDS: Dividend policy, Irrelevance Theory, BP plc, Logica plc,
C/F/178. What have been the main trends with regard to divided payments in the USA since 1980 and how can these trends be explained?
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 29.99 GBP
The following research paper provides an overview of empirical literature on the company dividend policies in the USA. The analysis attempts to identify key trends in the company's dividend policies and it proceeds with a discussion of the factors that might explain recent changes in the dividend payouts. The conclusion summarizes findings and provides outlook for investment decisions.
KEYWORDS: Dividend, S&P 500, USA,
S/F/124. Write a short discussion paper which analyses the dividend policy of the following two companies over the last 5 years: Logica plc and BP plc (formerly British Petroleum)
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the dividend policy of LogicaCMG and BP over the period from 1999 to 2003 comparing their ratios, reviewing the theories of Dividend Policy (DP), the Agency theory, etc. and discussing their applications to the companies' practices.
KEYWORDS: British Petroleum, BP, LogicaCMG, dividend policy,
S/F/130. Dividend Policy of Bessemer Steel: Case Study Report
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper is based on case study Bessemer Steel Products, Inc., Dividend Policy and reports on the diversification strategy of the light trucks' manufacturer Bessemer Steel Products (BSP) highlighting advantages and disadvantages of their policies, and discussing theoretical underpinnings of a firm's dividend policy with reference to BDP.
KEYWORDS: Bessemer Steel Products, dividend, diversification,
S/F/133. Dissertation. Role of dividend signaling in corporate finance
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- 8500
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 89.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the role of dividend signaling in corporate finance arguing that special dividends used to be commonly paid by NYSE firms but have become rare nowadays. Literature is reviewed on the special dividends history, the impacts of special dividends announcements, the models for analyzing price variations and instability in the market conditions, etc. The activities of special dividends on the MSCI World index are explored for the period from July 1997 to June 2007. Raw data is presented in the appendices. Conclusions are made about the impact of the special dividends on the performance of the company.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, special dividend, NYSE firms, MSCI World index, corporate finance,
C/F/120. The dividend policy in firms
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2006
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- 29.99 GBP
This critical literature review analyses different sources on the topic of the dividend policy in firms. The paper defines the terms ‘dividends and ‘dividend policy as well as identifies various kinds of dividends according to different authors. The author goes on by revealing why a dividend policy is always a hotly debated issues in public companies, the reason is that it is not necessarily clear if a firm should pay dividends at all and if so, when and in what amount. Different factors and contingencies conditioning dividend pay-out patterns are analysed in the paper with the help of evidence from various scholars. Finally, the paper examines three main dividend policy theories as identified by academics and looks at weak and strong points of each of them. The review is written in a critical and analytical manner to compare and contrast various authors views on the topic. Both monographs and academic journals are used for the purpose of this paper.
KEYWORDS: f, dividend, policy, firms,
P/F/506. Dividend policy: to pay or not to pay?
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- 904
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper examines the factors that influence a companys decision to pay dividends to the shareholders discussing the mechanics of the dividend policy, the issue of debt repayment, Modigliani and Miller theory of a perfect capital market, etc.
KEYWORDS: Dividend, shareholder,
S/F/78. Cadbury Schweppes' dividend policy and financial valuation models
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2006
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- 29.99 GBP
Dividend Policy of Cadbury Schweppes: Dividend refers to the part of a companys after tax earnings which are distributed to shareholders. There are several ways to classify dividends. First, dividends can be paid in cash or as additional stock. Stock dividends increase number of shares outstanding and generally reduce the price per share.
KEYWORDS: CAPM, The DVM, Valuations models,
P/F/385. Increase in dividend payout: causes and consequences
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2005
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the problems of dividend payment reviewing the theory of dividend policy, and analysing the reasons behind the increasing number of dividend paying companies. Recent trends and developments in dividend payout are discussed arguing if dividend increase is beneficial for shareholders.
KEYWORDS: f, increase, dividend, payout, causes, consequences,
S/F/54. Both dividends and repurchases ensure the efficient allocation of capital, yet repurchases are growing more rapidly. Discuss the above statement and review the various arguments for stock repurchases.
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2005
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the role dividends and repurchases play in the ensuring the efficient allocation of capital in a market economy. A detailed set of arguments for and against repurchases from the perspective of the investor, firm, and managers within the firm, are supplied.
KEYWORDS: f, dividends, repurchases, ensure, efficient, allocation, capital, repurchases, growing, rapidly, discuss, statement, review, various, arguments, stock, repurchases,
S/F/56. The Balanced Scorecard Model
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- 7500
- DATE:
- 2005
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- 79.99 GBP
The paper thoroughly examines the balanced scorecard model developed by Kaplan and Norton in the early 1990s. The balanced scorecard has become hugely popular and has been adopted by thousands of commercial and non-profit organisations throughout the world. The scorecard introduces the idea of multi-dimensional performance measurement and management as opposed to purely financial measures. It thus introduces four categories along which a company should measure its progress: financial, customer, internal processes, and learning and growth. According to Kaplan and Norton, there is a strong cause-and-effect relationship between the perspectives, which ultimately leads to superior financial results. The paper looks in detail at the scorecard perspectives, their content and logic, the cause-and-effect rationale, as well as the whole process of the balanced scorecard development, alignment, and cascading. Where appropriate, critical remarks are made about the validity of certain assumptions behind the model.
KEYWORDS: f, balanced, scorecard, model,
C/F/47. Analysis and Contrast of Dividend Policies of Two Companies over the Last Five Year: BP PLC vs. LogicaCMG PLC
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2004
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- 29.99 GBP
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.
KEYWORDS: f, contrast, dividend, policies, companies, five, year, bp, plc, vs, logicacmg, plc,
P/F/133. Miller and Modigliani's Dividend Irrelevance Theory vs. Gordan and Linther' Dividend Relevance Theory
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- 921
- DATE:
- 2004
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper discusses which of two theories is more acceptable
KEYWORDS: f, miller, modigliani, dividend, irrelevance, theory, vs, gordan, linther, dividend, relevance, theory,
P/F/136. 'Relevant' vs. 'Irrelevant' Dividend Theories
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- 1650
- DATE:
- 2004
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper evaluates the disputes between relevant and irrelevant dividend theorists and briefly discusses which of the theories would be chosen by the paper's writer
KEYWORDS: f, relevant, vs, irrelevant, dividend, theories,
P/F/138. Modigliani-Miller (M-M): 'Over-Elaborate Theorising'?
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- 1900
- DATE:
- 2004
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper explains and evaluates the criticism that M-M have often been accused of over - elaborate theorising in relation to their theories on Company valuation - no tax, Dividend irrelevance, Company valuation - with tax
KEYWORDS: f, modigliani-miller, m-m, over-elaborate, theorising,
P/F/141. M-M's the Dividend Irrelevant Theory
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- 700
- DATE:
- 2004
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- 9.99 GBP
Modigliani and Miller have also developed the dividend irrelevant theory. The paper critically evaluates this.
KEYWORDS: f, m-m, dividend, irrelevant, theory,
P/F/228. Fisher Separation Theorem and Dividend Policy
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2004
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper firstly explains and illustrates the Fisher Separation Theorem, and then it explains the implications of the Fisher separation theorem for dividend policy, and lastly the paper discusses the extend of the empirical evidence supports the dividend irrelevance hypothesis
KEYWORDS: f, fisher, separation, theorem, dividend, policy,
C/F/13. Business financial management. Discussion Paper: comparison of dividend policies of Logica and BP over the past five years
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- 2200
- DATE:
- 2003
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- 29.99 GBP
From these plots, a point of difference may be emphasized again, namely that BP plc has both more volatile and generally higher payout ratio than Logica. The former feature stems from the more volatile earnings of BP in the period under considerations, whereas the latter I believe is driven industry difference factors. Therefore, it appears as if industry sector is relevant the dividend policy, thus narrowing discretion of the companys management through expectations on the part of investors. Also, earnings volatility determines the dividend policy to the extend that some of it is passed on to the investor in the form of volatile dividends. To summarize, the key conclusion emerging from the analysis above is that dividend policy is driven by objective to keep dividend levels and growth rates stable, by neutralizing the volatility of earnings effect on dividends through adjustment in payout ratio.
KEYWORDS: f, business, financial, management, discussion, paper, comparison, dividend, policies, logica, bp, past, five,
P/F/291. Dividend policy: theory and practice
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2003
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper discusses the controversial issues of dividend policy reviewing the theories related to the subject and analysing the current situation on the international dividend market. The basic violations of the theoretical assumptions are discussed including the problem of asymmetric information, a resulting agency problem and the tax factor.
KEYWORDS: f, dividend, policy, theory, practice,
P/F/46. The Dividend Policy
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2003
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- 29.99 GBP
This report aims to outline the precise factors which the Directors should take into account when deciding the future dividend policy. These include advantages and disadvantages of retention of profit versus payment of dividend, and financing expansion through debt or equilibrium. It also recommends future level of dividend payments in relation to dividend cover
KEYWORDS: f, dividend, policy,
P/F/60 The relevance of the dividends policy
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2003
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper provides strong theoretical background on the relevance of the different dividend policies with an example of company's valuation.
KEYWORDS: f, relevance, dividends, policy,
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