CHAPTE R 18 DIVIDEND POLICY LEARNING OBJECTIVES 2

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CHAPTE R 18 DIVIDEND POLICY

CHAPTE R 18 DIVIDEND POLICY

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 2 Explain the objectives of dividend policy in practice Understand the factors

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 2 Explain the objectives of dividend policy in practice Understand the factors that influence a firm’s dividend policy Focus on the importance of the stability of dividend. Discuss the significance and implications of bonus shares and stock splits and the share buyback Explain Lintner's model of corporate behaviour of dividends

3 OBJECTIVES OF DIVIDEND POLICY Firm’s Need for Funds Shareholders’ Need for Income

3 OBJECTIVES OF DIVIDEND POLICY Firm’s Need for Funds Shareholders’ Need for Income

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DIVIDEND POLICY 4 Firm’s Investment Opportunities and Financial Needs Shareholders’ Expectations

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DIVIDEND POLICY 4 Firm’s Investment Opportunities and Financial Needs Shareholders’ Expectations Constraints on Paying Dividends Legal restrictions Liquidity Financial condition and borrowing capacity Access to the capital market Restrictions in loan agreements Inflation Control

STABILITY OF DIVIDENDS 5 Constant Dividend per Share or Dividend Rate. Constant Payout. Constant

STABILITY OF DIVIDENDS 5 Constant Dividend per Share or Dividend Rate. Constant Payout. Constant Dividend per Share Plus Extra Dividend.

6 Constant dividend per share policy

6 Constant dividend per share policy

7 Dividend policy of constant payout ratio

7 Dividend policy of constant payout ratio

Significance of Stability of Dividends 8 Resolutions of investors uncertainty. Investors’ desire for current

Significance of Stability of Dividends 8 Resolutions of investors uncertainty. Investors’ desire for current income. Institutional Investors’ Requirement. Raising Additional Finances.

TARGET PAYOUT AND DIVIDEND SMOOTHING: LINTNER’S MODEL OF CORPORATE DIVIDEND BEHAVIOUR 9

TARGET PAYOUT AND DIVIDEND SMOOTHING: LINTNER’S MODEL OF CORPORATE DIVIDEND BEHAVIOUR 9

FORMS OF DIVIDENDS 10 Cash Dividends Bonus Shares (Stock Dividend)

FORMS OF DIVIDENDS 10 Cash Dividends Bonus Shares (Stock Dividend)

Advantages of Bonus Shares 11 To shareholders: Tax benefit Indication of higher future profits

Advantages of Bonus Shares 11 To shareholders: Tax benefit Indication of higher future profits Future dividends may increase Psychological value To company: Conservation of cash Only means to pay dividend under financial difficulty and contractual restrictions More attractive share price

Limitations of Bonus Shares 12 Shareholders’ wealth remains unaffected Costly to administer Problem of

Limitations of Bonus Shares 12 Shareholders’ wealth remains unaffected Costly to administer Problem of adjusting EPS and P/E ratio

13 Conditions for the Issue of Bonus Shares Residual reserve criterion Profitability criterion

13 Conditions for the Issue of Bonus Shares Residual reserve criterion Profitability criterion

Share split 14 A share split is a method to increase the number of

Share split 14 A share split is a method to increase the number of outstanding shares through a proportional reduction in the par value of the share. A share split affects only the par value and the number of outstanding shares; the shareholders’ total funds remain unaltered.

Example 15 The following is the capital structure of Walchand Sons & Company: Walchand

Example 15 The following is the capital structure of Walchand Sons & Company: Walchand Company split their shares two-for-one. The capitalization of the company after the split is as follows:

Bonus Share vs. Share Split 16 The bonus issue and the share split are

Bonus Share vs. Share Split 16 The bonus issue and the share split are similar except for the difference in their accounting treatment. In the case of bonus shares, the balance of the reserves and surpluses account decreases due to a transfer to the paid-up capital and the share premium accounts. The par value per share remains unaffected. With a share split, the balance of the equity accounts does not change, but the par value per share changes.

Reasons for Share Split 17 To make trading in shares attractive To signal the

Reasons for Share Split 17 To make trading in shares attractive To signal the possibility of higher profits in the future To give higher dividends to shareholders

Reverse Split 18 Under the situation of falling price of a company’s share, the

Reverse Split 18 Under the situation of falling price of a company’s share, the company may want to reduce the number of outstanding shares to prop up the market price per share. The reduction of the number of outstanding shares by increasing per share par value is known as a reverse split. The reverse split is generally an indication of financial difficulty, and is, therefore, intended to increase the market price per share.

BUYBACK OF SHARES 19 The buyback of shares is the repurchase of its own

BUYBACK OF SHARES 19 The buyback of shares is the repurchase of its own shares by a company. As a result of the Companies Act (Amendment) 1999, a company in India can now buyback its own shares.

20 In India the following conditions apply in case of the buyback shares: A

20 In India the following conditions apply in case of the buyback shares: A company buying back its shares will not issue fresh capital, except bonus issue, for the next 12 months. The company will state the amount to be used for the buyback of shares and seek prior approval of shareholders. The buyback of shares can be affected only by utilizing the free reserves, viz. , reserves not specifically earmarked for some purpose. The company will not borrow funds to buy back shares. The shares bought under the buyback schemes will be extinguished and they cannot be reissued.

Methods of Shares Buyback 21 First, a company can buy its shares through authorized

Methods of Shares Buyback 21 First, a company can buy its shares through authorized brokers on the open market. Second, the company can make a tender offer, which will specify the purchase price, the total amount and the period within which shares will be bought back.

22 Effects of the Shares Buyback It is believed that the buyback will be

22 Effects of the Shares Buyback It is believed that the buyback will be financially beneficial for the company, the buying shareholders and the remaining shareholders. Increase in the company’s debt-equity ratio due to reduced equity capital.

Advantages of the Buyback 23 PReturn of surplus cash to shareholders PIncrease in the

Advantages of the Buyback 23 PReturn of surplus cash to shareholders PIncrease in the share value PIncrease in the temporarily undervalued share price PAchieving the target capital structure PConsolidating control PTax savings by companies PProtection against hostile takeovers

Drawbacks of the Buyback 24 Not an effective defence against takeover Shareholders do not

Drawbacks of the Buyback 24 Not an effective defence against takeover Shareholders do not like the buyback Loss to the remaining shareholders Signal of low growth opportunities

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