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Chapter 14, Problem 14.8P
Alternative dividend policies Given the earnings per share over the period 201 2-2019 shown in the following table, determine the annual dividend per share under each of the policies set forth in parts a through d.
| Year | Earnings per share |
| 2019 | $1.40 |
| 2018 | 1.56 |
| 2017 | 1.20 |
| 2016 | 0.85 |
| 2015 | 1.05 |
| 2014 | 0.60 |
| 2013 | 1.00 |
| 2012 | 0.44 |
- a. Pay out 50% of earnings in all years with positive earnings.
- b. Pay $0.50 per share and increase to $0.60 per share whenever earnings per share rise above $0.90 per share for 2 consecutive years.
- c. Pay $0.50 per share except when earnings exceed $1.00 per share, in which case pay an extra dividend of 60% of earnings above $1.00 per share.
- d. Combine the policies described in parts b and c. When the dividend is raised (in part b), raise the excess dividend base (in part c) from $1.00 to $1.10 per share.
- e. Compare and contrast each of the dividend policies described in parts a through d.
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