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How Do Firms Distribute Cash?

  1. 16–1. (Using the dividend payout ratio) Calculate the cash dividend paid per share for each of the firms in the following table using their earnings per share and dividend payout ratio:

    Company Dividend Payout Ratio Earnings per Share
    Emerson Electric Co (EMR) 85% $2.23
    Intel Corporation (INTC) 40% $2.43
    Walmart Stores Inc. (WMT) 43% $4.53

  2. 16–2. (Calculating the dividend payout ratio) The ...

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