Part 1:
Research at least one (2) firm who have been paying dividends. This information can be found on any reputable financial website.
The companies are Exxon (xom) and BP (bp). website: ttp://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=XOM
1. Does this firm tend to be large?
2. More Mature?
3. More Profitable?
4. More Valuable? Explain.
Research firm's industry. Discuss differences and similarities between firm and industry.
Part 2:
Access the notes to the financials of the selected firm.
Look at how their most recent debt was financed and discuss how this method helped or hurt.
Research firm's industry.
Discuss differences and similarities between firm and industry debt financing.
Write an essay with your analysis, findings and recommendations to the class.
Support your analysis with relevant data.