1) Based on the dividend payout ratio data for the period 2006 to 2017, how would you describeeach of the company's dividend policy?
2) Compare the dividend payout ratio of both companies over this period. What might you inferfrom the differences in their dividend payout policy and the industry that they are in? Givereasons.
3) Note any major changes in each company's dividend policy over this period and the reasonsgiven by the companies for such changes. Do you agree with the company's decision tochange their dividend policy? Give reasons.
4) Examine the daily share price movement of each company in the 4-week period before andafter its most recent change in dividend policy. Plot a chart of the price movements for eachcompany during this period. What conclusions can you draw from the movements of their shareprice?