Essays about: "dividends"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 152 essays containing the word dividends.

  1. 11. THE PREDICTIVE ABILITY OF FINANCIAL RATIOS ON STOCK RETURNS. A study of the S&P Global 100 during 2000 – 2020

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ninni Ekman; [2022-04-07]
    Keywords : Financial ratios; stock return; predictability; regression;

    Abstract : This study examines the predictive ability of ten financial ratios on annual stock returns at a one-year horizon. Ratios and stock returns are observed for the S&P Global 100 Index over the time period 2000 to 2020. The index is chosen for its representativeness stemming from the size and multinationality of its constituents. READ MORE

  3. 12. 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

  4. 13. 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

  5. 14. 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

  6. 15. Executive Stock Incentives and Corporate Payout Policy: How do executive stock incentives affect payouts, and can they be used to mitigate the free cash flow problem?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Carl Hedin; Max Thorwalls; [2022]
    Keywords : Executive Stock Incentives; Corporate Payout Policy; Free Cash Flow Problem; S P 1500;

    Abstract : Using data on 849 companies included in the S&P 1500 Index during 2015-2019, this study provides an overview of how executive held shares and stock options affect companies' payout policies. By examining how executive stock incentives relate to the magnitude and composition of payouts, we aim to establish whether such incentives can be utilized to mitigate the free cash flow problem defined by Jensen (1986). READ MORE