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DIVIDEND
POLICY AND
DETERMINANTS
PRESENTED BY
MOHAMED RILWAN HASAN U.M.
What is Dividend Policy
Dividend policy is the policy that the company adopts for
paying out the dividends to the company’s shareholders.
It includes the percentage of the amount at which the dividend
is to be paid out to the stockholders and how frequently the
amount is paid to the company.
Determinants of Dividends
Type of Industry:
Industries that are characterized by stability of earnings may
formulate a more consistent policy as to dividends than those
having an uneven flow of income.
They are better off in having a conservative approach to
dividend pay-out.
Age of corporation:
Newly formed companies will have to retain major part of
their earnings for further growth and expansion.
 They have to follow a conservative policy unlike
established companies.
The extent of share distribution:
A closely held company is likely to get consent of the
shareholders for the suspension of dividends or for following a
conservative dividend policy.
Reduction in dividends can be affected but not without the co-
operation of shareholders.
Business Cycles:
When the company experiences a boom, it is prudent to
save up and make reserves for dips.
A company to maintain dividend even in depressing
markets to retain and attract more shareholders.
Changes in Government Policies:
There could be the change in the dividend policy of a company
due to the imposed changes by the government.
The Indian government had put temporary restrictions on
companies to pay dividends during 1974-75.
Trends of Profits:
The trend should be properly analysed to find the average earnings
of the company.
This average number should be then studied in relation to the
general economic conditions.
Future Financial Requirements:
Dividend pay-out will also depend on the future
requirements for the additional capital.
A company having profitable investment opportunities is
justified in retaining the earnings.
Taxation Policy:
Corporate taxes affect dividends directly and indirectly in as
much as they reduce the residual profits after tax available for
shareholders.
At present the amount of dividend declared is tax free in the
hands of shareholders.
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dividend policy.pptx

  • 2. What is Dividend Policy Dividend policy is the policy that the company adopts for paying out the dividends to the company’s shareholders. It includes the percentage of the amount at which the dividend is to be paid out to the stockholders and how frequently the amount is paid to the company.
  • 3. Determinants of Dividends Type of Industry: Industries that are characterized by stability of earnings may formulate a more consistent policy as to dividends than those having an uneven flow of income. They are better off in having a conservative approach to dividend pay-out. Age of corporation: Newly formed companies will have to retain major part of their earnings for further growth and expansion.  They have to follow a conservative policy unlike established companies.
  • 4. The extent of share distribution: A closely held company is likely to get consent of the shareholders for the suspension of dividends or for following a conservative dividend policy. Reduction in dividends can be affected but not without the co- operation of shareholders. Business Cycles: When the company experiences a boom, it is prudent to save up and make reserves for dips. A company to maintain dividend even in depressing markets to retain and attract more shareholders.
  • 5. Changes in Government Policies: There could be the change in the dividend policy of a company due to the imposed changes by the government. The Indian government had put temporary restrictions on companies to pay dividends during 1974-75. Trends of Profits: The trend should be properly analysed to find the average earnings of the company. This average number should be then studied in relation to the general economic conditions.
  • 6. Future Financial Requirements: Dividend pay-out will also depend on the future requirements for the additional capital. A company having profitable investment opportunities is justified in retaining the earnings. Taxation Policy: Corporate taxes affect dividends directly and indirectly in as much as they reduce the residual profits after tax available for shareholders. At present the amount of dividend declared is tax free in the hands of shareholders.