Essays about: "importance of dividend policy"

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  1. 1. Patterns and Determinants of Payout Policy in the 21-st Century : A study of the Nordic Countries.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tatiana Silva da Costa; Abubacarr Sidy Nyassi; [2021]
    Keywords : Firms’ factors; cash dividends; share repurchases; payout ratio; Dividend Irrelevance Theory; Signaling Theory; Agency Theory; Life-cycle Theory; Substitution and Flexibility Hypotheses;

    Abstract : Payout policies is one of the most discussed topics in corporate finance. Since Miller & Modigliani (1961) dividend irrelevance theory, which was based on perfect markets, many theories have been developed in order to incorporate market imperfections to payout decisions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Does sustainability affect dividend policy? : A panel data study on Nordic firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Andreas Johansson; Alexander Fahlén; [2019]
    Keywords : Dividend policy; Dividend payout ratio; ESG; Sustainability; Agency theory; Signaling theory;

    Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between corporate sustainability and dividend policy in the Nordic countries. In the field of finance, the importance of corporate sustainability is growing, particularly in the Nordic countries, which excel in global sustainability rankings. READ MORE

  4. 3. Introducing carbon fee & dividend by writing about morality, co-benefits or pragmatism: First survey results on how framing and backgrounds influence policy support and idea dissemination

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Tim Isaksson; [2016]
    Keywords : carbon tax; fee dividend; carbon pricing; climate change; revenue recycling; framing; morality; co-benefits; pragmatism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : ‘Fee & dividend’ (F&D) would incentivize the energy transition by levying an annually rising fee on fossil fuels. Simultaneously, all revenues would be given straight back to citizens, protecting a majority against price increases on products and services. READ MORE

  5. 4. Examining the sources of financial flexibility: A study of firms listed in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Karim Sayyad; Joel Aneheim Ulvenäs; [2012]
    Keywords : Financial flexibility; Financial policy; Dividend policy; Cash shortfalls; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study aims to determine the significance of different sources of financial flexibility that enables firms to respond to negative shocks or investment opportunities in form of unexpected periods of insufficient resources. The empirical study is based on a model that proxy for firms’ investment and dividend policies to further examine how possible cash shortfalls is resolved. READ MORE

  6. 5. Can dividend payouts and future earnings be predicted based on stock market liquidity and capital structure? : Nordic IT Companies’ dividend policy analysis

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Aziz Mirzabekov; [2010]
    Keywords : dividend policy; stock market liquidity; capital structure; earnings; Miller and Modigliani; dividend signalling theory; Nordic IT Market; dividend payout.;

    Abstract : Dividend policy has significant impact on the company's capital market, in particular the dynamics of the price of its shares. Dividends represent cash income of shareholders and to some extent, signal them about success of the firm they have invested. From that point of view dividend policy has crucial impact on investment decisions. READ MORE