Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780077861704
Author: Stephen A. Ross Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics Professor, Randolph W Westerfield Robert R. Dockson Deans Chair in Bus. Admin., Bradford D Jordan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17.5, Problem 17.5BCQ
Summary Introduction
To discuss: Dividend Clientele
Introduction:
Dividend Clientele:
Company attracts different shareholders who desire to have particular dividend payouts with various effects of taxes. This group of people is termed as dividend clientele.
Summary Introduction
To discuss: Low or high dividend payout is preferable for the company with high risk and an uncertain growth
Introduction:
The dividend payouts ultimately depend on the performance of the company. One must choose the dividend payouts only after considering their growth rates and performance.
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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
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