Dividend Policy and Role of Corporate Governance in Manufacturing Sector of Pakistan

Attiya Javid

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Abstract: This study examines the relationship between internal mechanisms and external mechanisms of corporate governance and dividend policy for 100 manufacturing firms listed on Karachi Stock Exchange over the period 2003 to 2011. The dividend stability model is used and the results indicate that firms follow a smooth dividend policy but are not considering the long term target dividend payout to fix their dividend policy. The positive relationship between dividend yield and corporate governance structures i.e. board composition, ownership structure, audit quality, shareholder rights etc. indicate that firms implementing corporate governance strategies pay higher dividends. The results suggest that firms earn and grow more they are capable of paying dividends.

Keywords: Dividend Policy; Corporate Governance; Dividend Stability Model; Manufacturing Sector; Pakistan; Development; Growth (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015-10
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