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B2. (Dividend policy) A firm has 20 million common shares outstanding. It currently pays out
$1.50 per share per year in cash dividends on its common stock. Historically, its payout
ratio has ranged from 30% to 35%. Over the next five years it expects the earnings and discretionary cash flow shown below in millions.
a. Over the five-year period, what is the maximum overall payout ratio the firm could
achieve without triggering a securities issue?
b. Recommend a reasonable dividend policy for paying out discretionary cash flow in years
1 through 5.
1 2 3 4 5 THEREAFTER
Earnings 100 125 150 120 140 150+ per year
Discretionary 50 70 60 20 15 50+ per year
cash flow

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A firm has 20 million common shares outstanding. It currently pays out
$1.50 per share per year in cash dividends on its common stock. Historically, its payout
ratio has ranged from 30% to 35%. Over the next five years it expects the earnings and discretionary cash flow shown below in millions.
a. Over the five-year period, what is the maximum overall payout ratio the firm could
achieve without triggering a securities issue?
b. Recommend a reasonable dividend policy for paying out discretionary cash flow in years

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B2. (Dividend policy) A firm has 20 million common shares outstanding. It currently pays out
$1.50 per share per year in cash dividends on its common stock. Historically, its payout
ratio has ranged from 30% to 35%. Over the next five years it expects the earnings and discretionary cash flow shown below in millions.
a. Over the five-year period, what is the maximum overall payout ratio the firm could
achieve without ...

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