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CONTEMP. FINANCIAL MGT.-W/MINDTAP V3
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Author: MOYER
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Chapter 15, Problem 1QTD
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To discuss: The legal constraints which restricts the cash dividend which could be paid by companies or firms.

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Compute Earning cost:

The legal constraints which restricts the cash dividend amounts:

  • Capital of the firm will not have any effects or will not diminish as an outcome of dividend payments.
  • Dividends commonly need to be paid from the past and present net earnings.
  • Dividend cannot be paid or distributed when the company or firm is in a state of insolvency.

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