Identify the special case patterns of dividend growth. More than one answer may be correct. Multiple select question. Discounted growth Fast growth Zero growth Non-constant growth Constant growth Negative growth

There are two basic assumptions concerning the growth rate that underlie the dividend growth model. Identify one of these assumptions and explain why the assumption is logical. (Answer the question correctly and in-depth.)

When using the two - stage dividend growth model,:Multiple Choiceg1 cannot be negative. Pt = Dt/R. g1 must be greater than g2. g1 can be greater than R. R must be less than g1 but greater than g2.

Dividend policy may be affected by firm level as well as macroeconomic level factors. Select FIVE variables (at least 2 firm-level factors/variables and at least 2 macroeconomic factors/variables) from the list shown below. Explain and discuss the predicted impact of selected factors on dividend policy using relevant theories. i.e. what theories help to predict the positive or negative impact on the dividend payout and why. FIRM-LEVEL FACTOR/VARIABLE Asset growth rate Positive NPV investment opportunities Capital intensity of the production process Free cash flow generated Number of individual shareholders Relative tightness of ownership coalition Size of largest block holder MACROECONOMIC FACTOR/VARIABLE Transaction costs of security issuance Personal tax rates on dividend income Personal tax rates on capital gain Importance of institutional investors Corporate governance power of institutional investors Capital market, relative to intermediated (bank) financing