The president of Phoenix wonders what accounts for Denver’s current (2010) higher stock price, although Phoenix currently earns more per share than Denver and frequently has paid a higher dividend. a) What factors can you observe that might help to explain this phenomenon? b) Explain every possible dividend policies you know and suggest the one you think is the best dividend policy for both Phoenix and Denver that might lead to increases in both of their share prices. What are the limitations of your suggestions? c) What are the reasons for investors to like dividend pay outs while some dislike dividend pay-outs?

The president of Phoenix wonders what accounts for Denver’s current (2010) higher stock price, although Phoenix currently earns more per share than Denver and frequently has paid a higher dividend. a) What factors can you observe that might help to explain this phenomenon? b) Explain every possible dividend policies you know and suggest the one you think is the best dividend policy for both Phoenix and Denver that might lead to increases in both of their share prices. What are the limitations of your suggestions? c) What are the reasons for investors to like dividend pay outs while some dislike dividend pay-outs?

Financial Management: Theory & Practice

16th Edition

ISBN:9781337909730

Author:Brigham

Publisher:Brigham

Chapter21: Dynamic Capital Structures And Corporate Valuation

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