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Definition
In a "perfect markets" environment, capital structure is irrelevant.
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, Expectations theory Modigliani-Miller hypothesis
Moderate hypothesis Residual dividends theory
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Definition
The ratio of dividends paid per share divided by the earnings per share
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Business risk Ex-dividend date
Dividend payout ratio Information asymmetry
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Definition
Investor reactions to a managerial decision are based on their
assessment of the effect of the action on stock price
,The announcement of a higher dividend indicates that more cash will
be received by the investors this quarter. It also signals that the firm's
future prospects have improved
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Modigliani-Miller hypothesis Expectations theory
Moderate hypothesis Residual dividends theory
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Definition
Cost associated with protecting bondholders
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Payment date Agency costs
Bankruptcy cost Stock repurchase
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Definition
The result of the combined effects of both operating and financial
leverage
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Payment date Fixed costs
DCL DOL
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Definition
If we assume perfect markets (no taxes, transaction costs, etc.)
dividends do not matter
If we pay a dividend, yield rises and capital gain decreases
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Dividend irrelevance view Dividend payout ratio