Problem: Identify and research two to three companies that have faced issues similar to the following topic:
Topic: EVALUATE DIVIDEND POLICY ON WEALTH MAXIMIZATION
How does each company use dividend policies to maximize shareholder wealth? What issues do these companies face?
I need you to answer the following for each company:
1. Situation facing the company
2. How the company responded to the issue
3. Outcomes of the company's response to the situation
In another paragraph, compare and contrast the practices of each company related to those concepts and the financing alternatives that are available and the risks that are associated with each. For those risks identified, describe what tools are available to mitigate those risks.