Essays about: "dividend theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 essays containing the words dividend theory.

  1. 1. Payout Policy and Agency Concerns: A Study on Differences in Payout Ratios and Payout Mix between Dual and Single-Class Firms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : John Sköld; Fredrik Santesson Ståhl; [2022]
    Keywords : Payout-policies; Dual-class; Single-class; Agency theory; Corporate Governance; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate if there is any difference in payout policies between firms that adopt a dual-class share structure compared to a single-class share structure. Methodology: We are using an unbalanced panel data set of firms that are listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (SSE). READ MORE

  3. 2. What Does the Board Say?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lucas Bengtsson; Astrid Christensson; Andreas Tysk; [2022]
    Keywords : Dividend Policy; Dividend Payout Ratio; Board Quality; Board Characteristics; Corporate Governance; NYSE; NASDAQ; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Methodology A quantitative study with a deductive approach. Panel data are used in the multiple linear regression to analyse and investigate relationships between dividend payout ratio and the independent variables. Theoretical Perspectives Main theoretical frameworks of the study are the Outcome Hypothesis and Substitution Hypothesis. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Ex-Day Phenomenon In Swedish Industries

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Benjamin Sahlin; Marcus Malm; [2022]
    Keywords : ex-day phenomenon; the effective market hypothesis; industries; sectors; Swedish stock market; ex-dagseffekten; effektiva marknadshypotesen; sektorer; svenska aktiemarknaden;

    Abstract : According to the efficient market hypothesis, a leading financial theory, all information available is accounted for in the valuation of a company. However, this has been shown to not always be the case, especially when publicly noted companies are distributing dividends. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Does Corporate Liquidity Affect Dividend Policy? : A Quantitative Study on Public European Firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jakob Johansson; Hallberg Martin; [2021]
    Keywords : Corporate Liquidity; Dividend Policy; Agency Theory; Shareholder Theory; Signaling Theory; Stakeholder Theory; Liquidity Preference Theory; Panel Data.;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between corporate liquidity and dividend policy. The corporate liquidity is measured by proven liquidity ratios and the dividend policy is divided into cash dividends and share repurchases. READ MORE