scholarly journals Dividend Policy and Value of Quoted Firms in Nigeria: A Test of Miller and Modigliani Irrelevant Hypothesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-29
Author(s):  
Lucky Anyike Lucky ◽  
Uzokwe Grace Onyinyechi
Keyword(s):  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Dividend Policies ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

This study tested Miller and Modigliani dividend policy irrelevant hypothesis in Nigeria. The objective was to examine the validity of the irrelevant hypothesis. Tobins Q measure of market value was modeled as the function of dividend payout ratio, retention ratio, dividend per share and dividend yield. 20 firms  were selected on the basis of availability of information necessary for conducting the study and the readiness of annual financial reports for the period of 10 years from 2008-2017.  Cross sectional data was sourced from financial statement and annual reports of the firms. Based on the analysis of fixed and random effect results, random effect was used. The study revealed that 75 percent variation on the market value can be predicted by variation on independent variables in the regression model. The beta coefficient of the variables found that all the independent variables have positive and significant relationship with market value of the selected quoted firms. The study concludes that dividend policy is relevant as oppose to the irrelevant hypothesis of Miller and Modigliani. Its therefore recommend that managers should manage their dividend policies effectively since it is relevant and has significant effect on market value and optimal dividend policy which implies policy of trade-off between dividend payout and retain earnings should be well managed and investors should have adequate knowledge of dividend policy of quoted firms that will correspond with their investment objectives of avoid conflict in dividend policy.

scholarly journals Capital Structure and the Value of Quoted Firms in Nigeria: A Test of Miller and Modigliani Irrelevant Hypothesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Uzokwe Grace Onyinyechi
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Random Effects ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Beta Coefficient ◽  
Equity Ratio ◽  
Retained Earnings

This study tested an insignificant hypothesis of the capital structure of Miller and Modiglian in Nigeria. The aim was to investigate the validity of the irrelevant hypothesis. The Tobins Q market value measure was modeled as a function of debt-to-equity ratio, long-term debt to equity ratio, and retained earnings ratio. Twenty companies were selected on the basis of the information needed to conduct the survey and the availability of annual financial reports for the ten-year period 2008-2017. Cross-sectional data were obtained from the annual accounts and annual reports of the companies. Random effects were used in the analysis of fixed and random effects. The study showed that 77% volatility in market value can be predicted by the variation of independent variables in the regression model. The beta coefficient of the variables found that the debt-to-equity ratio, the long-term debt-to-equity ratio, the capital-to-earnings ratio is positively and significantly related to the market value of the selected listed companies. The study concludes that capital structure is relevant, unlike Miller's and Modiglian's irrelevant hypothesis. Therefore, it is recommended that managers ensure an adequate combination of capital and debt.

scholarly journals The Impact of Earnings Management on Dividend Policy: Empirical Analysis of Kse-100 Index Firms

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-88
Author(s):  
Naveed Khan ◽  
Dr. Fayaz Ali Shah
Keyword(s):  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Earnings Manipulation ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Earnings Information ◽  
Dividend Policies ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Impact

For a number of purposes management of firms indulges in earnings manipulations. Moreover, to attract investors firms distribute dividend regularly, however sometimes to do so management can manipulate earnings information. in turn, such activities negatively affect the performance of firms in long run. Hence, in current paperinvestigated earnings manipulation and dividend policies of a sample of 76KSE-100 indexnon-financial listed firms ofPakistan stock exchange during2010-2016.Data are secondary in nature and collected from annual reportsof firms.For measurement of earnings manipulation used discretionary accruals of management activities andmodified cross sectional Jones model (1995) is used.Moreover, used random effect panel data techniquefor analysis. The final results revealed that earningsmanagement and dividend payout ratio as proxy of dividend policy are negatively and insignificantly associated. Therefore, concluded that if management involves in manipulation practices then they are unable to pay their obligations as dividend. Moreover, if the governance system is strong then management cannot manipulate true information because according to governance system management should comply and explain the dividend payment procedures.

THE ROLE OF DIVIDEND POLICY IN DETERMINING THE MARKET VALUE OF SHARE OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-19
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mustapha ◽  
◽  
Modu Buni ◽  
Abdullahi Idriss ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Share Price ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Dividend Yield ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Ex Post

This study examines the role of dividend policy in determining the market value of share of listed industrial goods companies in Nigeria, the research design used as a guide is ex-post facto method, as the study entails the use of annual reports and accounts of listed industrial goods companies in the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The secondary data were sourced from the company’s financial report for the period of five years from 2013 to 2017 contained in company’s annual reports and account and all were used to compute the dependent variable (share price) while dividend payout ratio and dividend yield as proxies of independent variable respectively. Regression analysis is use establish the relationship between the variables by using Statistical Software (SPSS). The result showed that there is no positive significant relationship between dividend payout ratio, dividend yield and share price of listed industrial goods companies in the Nigeria. Based on findings the study recommends that the existing investors in the Nigerian industrial goods sector should from time to time; ensure extensive and critical evaluation of dividend policy as it can significantly influence their market value which has ultimate effect on the investments.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Ukuran Dewan Direksi, Struktur Modal Dan Kebijakan Deviden Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
Hilda Mary ◽  
Nila Pratiwi ◽  
Dewi Andromeda
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
The Board Of Directors

The study aimed was to analyze the effect of board size (UDD), capital structure (DER), and dividend policy (DPR) used as independent variables and firm value (PBV) used as the dependent variable. The data used are secondary data in the form of financial reports and annual reports from 2013 to 2017. The samples in this study were 100 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The results of the study indicate that the size of the board of directors (UDD) has a positive and significant effect on the value of the company. Capital structure (DER) which shows that it has a positive and significant effect on firm’s value (PBV). While Dividend Policy has a negative and significant effect on firm’s value (PBV).

Kebijakan Pembagian Dividen Perusahaan BUMN Indonesia Periode 2011-2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Siti Nurainul Jannah
Keyword(s):  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Payout Policy ◽  
Company Size ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Asset Growth

The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that influence the dividend payout policy on BUMN companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2011-2016. The independent variables used in this research are profitability, liquidity, asset growth, and company size. The method used is the method of quantitative research and the object of research is a state-owned company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The data used in this study was secondary data in the form of financial statements obtained by data collection techniques using documentation method. The sample used in this research is twelve companies using purposive sampling method. The technique of data analysis using was multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS test tool. The results showed that all independent variables together positive effect on dividend policy. While the t-test results show that only Profitability variables that have a positive and significant influence toward the dividend payout policy. The independent variables liquidity, asset growth, and company size have a positive and insignificant effect on dividend policy. The dividend payout policy is one of the main concerns of the stakeholders. However, this study uses only four independent variables to analyze the factors that influence the dependent variable. The magnitude of influence of all independent variables in this study only 33% and the rest much influenced by other variables outside in this study. Keywords: dividend payout policy, profitability, liquidity, asset growth, company size

scholarly journals Impact of dividend policy on stock price volatility and market value of the firm: evidence from Sri Lankan manufacturing companies

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
UGVDD Gunarathne ◽  
WAN Priyadarshanie ◽  
SMRK Samarakoon
Keyword(s):  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Price Volatility ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Share Price ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Dividend Yield ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
The Impact

The impact resulted from the dividend policy of a firm on the volatility of the market value of stocks is the major concern of this study, which is an issue bearing an utmost significance, when considering the objectives of a corporate. The focus of an entity should be aligned on the maximization of stock holders’ wealth and this necessitates the selection of an optimum dividend policy. The present study, thus, attempts to shed a light on the above fact within the Sri Lankan context. Data was collected from a sample of companies listed under the manufacturing sector of the Colombo Stock Exchange from year 2006 to 2014. The study occupied panel data regression model for analysis. The outcome revealed that the dividend yield of the current year has a negative impact on the share price volatility, while the dividend payout ratio of both the current and previous years has a positive impact. In addition, the impact of dividend yield is negative on the market value of the firm, where the dividend payout ratio of the current year is also depicts the same impact. The findings of the study reassure the findings of the previous researchers within the Sri Lankan context in case of the market value of the firm while being contrary in case of the share price volatility. Accordingly, the firms’ ability of utilizing the dividend policy as a mechanism of controlling the volatility of share prices is established. However, it will not be effective in altering the market value of the firm.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Likuiditas, Profitabilitas, Leverage, dan Market Ratio terhadap Dividend Payout Ratio pada Perusahaan Manufaktur

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Erna Puspita
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cash Dividend ◽  
Financial Policies ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Equity Ratio ◽  
Retained Earnings

Dividend policy is concerned with financial policies regarding what amount cash dividend paid to shareholders and re-invested as retained earnings. The recent research aimed to test empirically various factors is considered to affect dividend policy. The independent variables in his research included Current Ratio (CR), Return on Equity (ROE), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), and Earning Per Share (EPS). Meanwhile, the dependent variable was Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR). Quantitative research was used as the research design and the data was secondary data. Furthermore, purposive sampling was selected to get the sample. The result was 14 companies that pay dividend continuously during this research conducted on 2012 - 2014 were selected as the sample of this research. Multiple linier regression was used to analyze the data. The results showed that ROE and EPS has a contribution to the DPR, and then CR and DER has no contribution to the DPR.

Impact of corporate characteristics on human resource disclosures

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 390-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surinder Kaur ◽  
Venkat A. Raman ◽  
Monica Singhania
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Market Capitalisation

Purpose Human resource (HR) disclosures are voluntary in nature in most countries including India. The voluntary nature of HR disclosures results in discrepancy in the HR disclosure practices across companies and industries. The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent of HR disclosures in annual reports of Indian listed companies and to identify their determinants in a three stage analysis. Design/methodology/approach In the first stage a 16 item human resource disclosure index (HRDI) has been constructed for the set of CNX 200 companies listed on National Stock Exchange. Thereafter the effect of various independent variables on HRDI is analysed descriptively. Finally in the third stage HRDI has been regressed against the independent variables using regression analysis technique to identify key determinants of HRDI. Findings The research reveals that there is high variation among sample companies as regard HRDI. The results of descriptive analysis, correlation analysis and multivariate regression analysis establish that government’s participation in ownership and market capitalisation has positive significant effect on HRDI at 1 per cent, presence of separate HR directors committee, presence of more independent directors on board at 5 per cent and cross-list America and profit after tax at 10 per cent level. Implicitly HRDI is positively affected by size of company as measured by market capitalisation. Though contrary to expectations, other variables leverage, number of employees, assets, ownership concentration, type of auditor, age, complexity of business structure, employee expense to total operating expense ratio, industry affiliation, foreign investment and proportion of non-executive directors on board are found to have moderate though insignificant influence on HRDI. Research limitations/implications Cross-sectional design, dependence on annual reports as a primary document for disclosure and subjectivity in HRDI construction are the main limitations of the research. A longitudinal study may be carried to study the pattern of HR disclosures in future. Weighted ranking of different items of disclosures may be studied to improve the understanding of extent of disclosures. Practical implications The HRDI as constructed in the research may be used as a benchmark by companies to improve their HR disclosures. It can also be used by accounting bodies and company regulators while deciding about standards regarding HR disclosures. Investors can also use HR disclosures made by a company as a basis to understand its financial standing and future potentials. Originality/value The study adds to the existing literature by developing 16 item HRDI to measure the extent of disclosures by listed companies in India and thereafter by including some new propositions in the determinants of HRDI have never been tested in the existing studies. These propositions are government’s participation in ownership, separate HR committee of directors, board composition and foreign activity. These propositions have been empirically validated in this research except for foreign activity.

scholarly journals Does ESG Affect the Stability of Dividend Policies in Europe?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8804
Author(s):  
Pedro Verga Matos ◽  
Victor Barros ◽  
Joaquim Miranda Sarmento
Keyword(s):  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Significant Issue ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Dividend Policies ◽  
Thomson Reuters ◽  
The World ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Relationship

Sustainability has become a significant issue for firms and investors throughout the world, although it cannot be attained if policies impact the stability of firms’ dividend policies. In this paper, we use data from the Stoxx Euro 600 firms from 2000 to 2019 and the ESG (environmental, social and governance) scores from Thomson Reuters to assess the relationship between ESG responsibility performances and the firm’s dividend policy. The results indicate that more sustainable firms exhibit a more stable dividend payout. This result is also valid when the ESG pillars are analysed, specifically, the environmental and governance pillars. The findings further suggest that higher ESG scores reveal better long-term alignment with shareholders and other stakeholders due to more proportionally stable profit sharing.

scholarly journals DETERMINANT FACTOR OF INTERNAL DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIOS ON STATE OWNED ENTERPRISE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 840-849
Author(s):  
Eko Priyantara ◽  
Hakiman Thamrin
Keyword(s):  
Firm Size ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
State Owned Enterprise ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Equity Ratio ◽  
Determinant Factor

These research aim to examine those impact from Growth, Firm Size, Return on Assets and Debt to Equity Ratio towards dividend policy of State-Owned Enterprises during period 2016-2018 with 46 BUMN as the research sample. In this research, the independent variables were Growth, Firm Size, Return on Assets and Debt to Equity Ratio, while the dependent variable was Dividend Payout Ratio. The results from these research found that Growth, Firm Size, Return on Assets and Debt to Equity Ratio simultaneously influence Dividend Payout Ratio of 87.71%. Return on Assets and Debt to Equity Ratio had significant negative impact on Dividend Payout Ratio, while Growth and Firm Size did not have an impact on Dividend Payout Ratio.

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