scholarly journals BOARD COMPOSITION, OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND DIVIDEND POLICY IN PAKISTAN

2015 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 30-39
Author(s):  
Usmna Azher ◽  
◽  
Syed Kahsif Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Board Composition ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Financial Firms ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Decision Board

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of board composition and ownership structure on dividend policy of the firms listed in Karachi stock exchange. For this purpose, the data of 150 non-financial firms from 2008 to 2012 was employed. This study used descriptive as well as fixed effect and logit models for the estimation purpose. Results showed that CEO Duality and ownership concentration have an insignificant impact on dividend policy. Profitability measures and institutional ownership showed a positive significant impact on both dividend payout ratio and dividend decision. Board independence showed a significant positive impact on dividend payout ratio; however, it remained insignificant in case of dividend decisions.

The impact of board composition and ownership structure on dividend payout policy: evidence from Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helmi A. Boshnak
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Payout Policy ◽  
Board Composition ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Propensity To Pay ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThis study examines the impact of board composition and ownership structure variables on dividend payout policy in Saudi Arabian firms. In particular, it aims to determine the effect of board size, independence and meeting frequency, in addition to chief executive officer (CEO) duality, and state, institutional, managerial, family, and foreign ownership on both the propensity to pay dividends and dividend per share for Saudi-listed firms over the period 2016–2019.Design/methodology/approachThe paper captures dividend policy with two measures, propensity to pay dividends and dividend per share, and employs a range of regression methods (logistic, probit, ordinary least squares (OLS) and random effects regressions) along with a two-stage least squares (2SLS) model for robustness to account for heteroscedasticity, serial correlation and endogeneity issues. The data set is a large panel of 280 Saudi-listed firms over the period 2016 to 2019.FindingsThe results underline the importance of board composition and the ownership structure in explaining variations in dividend policy across Saudi firms. More specifically, there is a positive relationship between the propensity to pay dividends and board-meeting frequency, institutional ownership, firm profitability and firm age, while the degree of board independence, firm size and leverage exhibit a negative relation. Further, dividend per share is positively related to board meeting frequency, institutional ownership, foreign ownership, firm profitability and age, while it is negatively related to CEO duality, managerial ownership, and firm leverage. There is no evidence that family ownership exerts an impact on dividend payout policy in Saudi firms. The findings of this study support agency, signalling, substitute and outcome theories of dividend policy.Research limitations/implicationsThis study offers an important insight into the board characteristic and ownership structure drivers of dividend policy in the context of an emerging market. Moreover, the study has important implications for firms, managers, investors, policymakers, and regulators in Saudi Arabia.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the existing literature by providing evidence on four board and five ownership characteristic drivers of dividend policy in Saudi Arabia as an emerging stock market, thereby improving on less comprehensive previous studies. The study recommends that investors consider board composition and ownership structure characteristics of firms as key drivers of dividend policy when making stock investment decisions to inform them about the propensity of investee firms to pay dividends and maintain a given dividend policy.

Corporate governance and payout policy: evidence from India

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 1117-1132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Rajput ◽  
Shital Jhunjhunwala
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Family Ownership ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Positive Influence

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the impact of ownership structure and corporate governance on dividend policy in emerging markets, like India. The study also analyses the moderation effects of board independence between ownership and dividend payout. Design/methodology/approach The data set of 1,546 Indian firms over the period of 2006-2017 has been used in this study. Tobit and logistic regression methods has been used. The data used in this study are collected from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) Prowess database. The sample firms are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). Findings First, the study finds a significant positive influence of corporate governance on the decision to pay dividend and is an important determinant of the payout decision. Second, the study finds a significant negative relationship of family ownership with dividend payout decisions which indicates that family firms pay lower dividend. Finally, the result from the interaction effect of board independence with family ownership has significant positive influence on dividend policy. Originality/value This is one of the first attempt to show that there is an interaction between independent board and ownership structure. It shows that more independent and non-executive directors in the board of family controlled firms are likely to pay more dividends.

scholarly journals PENGARUH STRUKTUR KEPEMILIKAN SAHAM TERHADAP KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN (STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN-PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA)

2017 ◽  
pp. 74-86
Author(s):  
Saut Purba ◽  
Donalson Silalahi
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Control Variables ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Financial Research ◽  
The Impact

Dividend policy is an interesting theme in financial research. The dividend policy often used to reduce conflicts of interest between shareholders and managers. Therefore, would be argued that the ownership structure affect the dividend policy. This study aims to: First, to explain the ownership structure and dividend policy. Second, to obtain the empirical evidence about the impact of ownership structure on dividend policy by used size, capital structure and profitability of the firm as control variables. The study was conducted in Indonesia Stock Exchange using the 198 companies as samples and use multiple regression as an analytical tool. Based on the results of the study suggested that: First, the institutional ownership before and after the control variables included positive and significant effect on the dividend payout ratio. Second, managerial ownership before and after the control variables included no significant effect on the dividend payout ratio. Third, the size of the company have significant positive effect on the dividend payout ratio. Fourth, capital structure and profitability of the firm has no significant effect on the dividend payout ratio.

scholarly journals Dividend Policy of Indonesian State-Owned Enterprises

Telaah Bisnis ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyuni Rusliyana Sari
Keyword(s):  
Firm Size ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Business Risk ◽  
Financial Leverage ◽  
Growth Opportunities ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The purpose of this research is to identify the factors that influence the dividend policy. The model considered the impact of ownership structure, firm size, growth opportunities, financial leverage, profitability, business risk, age, previous year’s dividends, and global crisis 2008 on dividend payout ratio. Sample in this research is state-owned enterprises listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange between the years from 2004-2013. With using purposive sampling, the total of the sample in this research is 8 state-owned companies. The methodology of this research was multiple regression linier. The result of this research find that firm size, previous year’s divi­dends, and global crisis 2008 significant to dividend payout ratio. Ownership structure, growth opportunities, financial leverage, profitability, business risk, and age do not have significant to dividend payout ratio. This result indicates that the companies management has to consider firm size, previous year’s dividends, and global crisis 2008 in dividend payout ratio.

scholarly journals Effect of Corporate Governance Index on Dividend Policy: An Investigation of Textile Industry of Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safdar Husain Tahir ◽  
Sara Sohail ◽  
Saba Babar ◽  
Irtaza Oayyum
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Payout Policy ◽  
Profit Margin ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Governance Index ◽  
The Impact

This study empirically observes the impact of corporate governance index on dividend payout policy by using the data on thirty textile firms listed at Karachi Stock Exchange. The data cover the five-year period from 2009 to 2013. The data were gathered from financial statements of all the sample firms. Multiple regression models were used to check the impact of corporate governance on dividend policy. No effect of corporate governance index on firm dividend policy was found, and the largest shareholders also had no impact on dividend payout policy. A significant positive relationship was found between payout policy and stock value. Gross profit margin and operating profit margin had significant positive impact on the firm’s dividend payout policy. There is a significant correlation between the firm’s performance and payout policy.

scholarly journals OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE, BOARD SIZE, BOARD COMPOSITION AND DIVIDEND POLICY: NEW EVIDENCE FROM TWO EMERGING MARKETS

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sadiq Shahid ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Board Composition ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
The Impact

Good corporate governance practices build equilibrium between management and shareholders and eliminate agency problems, as results managers pursue a suboptimal dividend policy. The aim of this study is to examine the potential relationship between ownership structure, board size, board composition, CEO duality and dividend policy of 176 listed firms at KSE and 280 listed firms at BSI from 2010-2015. We used pooled OLS regression test to analyze the association between corporate governance determinants and dividend policy. Among other methods, VIF and Hausman tests had been used to check the fitting of Random effects and fixed effects, while fixed effect method was chosen to test the hypothesis. We discover a positive association between managerial ownership, board size, board independent and dividend policy, while a negative association of ownership concentration and dividend policy. Finally, it is observed that there is a positive impact of return on assets (ROA) and size on dividend policy. This study will contribute to the existing literature through investigating the impact of corporate governance on dividend policies of listed firms in emerging markets.

scholarly journals Ownership Structure, Board Composition and Voluntary Disclosure by Non-financial Firms Listed in )ASE)

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Dana Adel Alqatameen ◽  
Mahmoud Abd Alhaleem Alkhalaileh ◽  
Mohammad Nadeem Dabaghia
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Voluntary Disclosure ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Board Composition ◽  
Financial Firms ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
Financial Disclosures ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to examine the impact of ownership structure and board composition on the level of voluntary disclosure by non-financial firms listed in the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). The study uses panel hand-collected data from 443 annual reports for a 5-year period (2012 – 2016) and employs an OLS-regression to test the study predictions. Compatible with the study predictions and most prior related studies’ findings, both higher managerial ownership and the CEO-duality produce low levels of voluntary disclosure, while foreign ownership is positively associated with the level of voluntary disclosure. Findings also indicate that larger firms deemed to provide higher levels of voluntary disclosures than smaller firms. Besides, companies audited by big4 firms disclose more voluntary information than those audited by others. The study findings have implications for policymakers and regulators. Policymakers and regulators may encourage, emphasize and enforce, if necessary, the regulation that enhances the quality of financial disclosures including the separation between the Chairman of the board of directors and CEO roles to improve the level of control and supervision and enhance the transparency of financial reporting by Jordanian firms.

Corporate Governance Mechanism on Financial Performance (Evidence from the Indonesia’s Listed State-owned Enterprises)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
Anak Agung Kompiyang Ratih Maldini ◽  
Pananda Pasaribu ◽  
Christian Haposan Pangaribuan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Governance Mechanism ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanism ◽  
The Impact

Objective – This study aims to find the impact of privatization, which proxied by good corporate governance toward the financial performance of SOEs in Indonesia. Methodology – This study used 16 privatized SOEs that are listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange and also 16 privatized non-SOEs as the comparison. The data is collected from the year 2014 to 2018 and analyzed by using multiple regression panel data. Findings – This study found that director size and board independence have a positive impact toward SOEs financial performance. The director size and board independences have a positive significant impact toward the SOEs financial performance while the privatized non-SOEs is not significantly affected Novelty – This study examines proper governance structure in SOEs and non-SOEs, thus providing new insights about good corporate governance regulation in the Indonesian context.

Effect of Dividend Policy on Stock Price Volatility in Nigeria Stock Exchange

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Felix Ebun Araoye ◽  
Akinola Michael Aruwaji ◽  
Emmanuel OlusuyiAjayi
Keyword(s):  
Stock Price ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Price Volatility ◽  
Share Price ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Share Prices ◽  
Duration Effect

This paper seeks to determine the effect of dividend policy and dividend payment on share price volatility in Nigeria. Several literatures have showed evidence that dividend policy vary inversely proportional with share price volatility with duration effect. The study used data from the actively trading companies listed in the Nigeria Securities Exchange for a period of ten (10) years from 2005–2014. The estimation is based on panel data analysis between dividend policy measures (dividend payout, dividend per share, earnings after tax, dividend declared and number of share) and Share price volatility. The findings from the random effects regression results showed dividend per share is the major determinants of share price volatility in NSE (β = 0.6870, ρ<0.05). Dividend payout ratio negatively affect share price volatility (β =0.612, ρ>0.05) and earnings after tax negatively affect share price volatility (β =0.038, ρ>0.05).Thus, the higher the payout ratio the less the share price volatility, and the higher the earnings after tax lower the share price volatility. In conclusion, dividend per share has positive effect and inclusive relationship with market share prices. It is recommended that firms should try and improve on their financial performance that will enable consistent increase in the dividend per share for positive impact on market value.

scholarly journals The Value of Board Diversity in the Relationship of Corporate Governance and Investment Decisions of Pakistani Firms

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nauman Iqbal Mirza ◽  
Qaisar Ali Malik ◽  
Ch Kamran Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Board Diversity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Inspired by the studies on the impact of diversity among decision-making groups, this study was carried out to examine whether the diversity of the members of the board of directors, encompassing gender, nationality, education, and experience, moderates the relationship between the corporate governance and investment decisions of listed companies of the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Furthermore, the determinants of investment decisions in the context of Pakistani firms’ are also explored. Panel data analysis techniques are used to gauge the cause and effect relationship among the variables. We find short-term liquidity and profitability are the determinants of Pakistani firms’ investment decisions, both having adverse relationships. Moreover, we explore board independence, and chief executive officer (CEO) duality has a significant positive impact on investment decisions. We further find that experience diversity strongly moderates the relationship between board independence and board size with investment decisions in the opposite direction. Education diversity moderates the relation of board size and investment decisions in the same direction. Foreign directors’ presence on the board also significantly moderates the relationship between board independence and investment decisions. The results of this empirical study confirm that board diversity moderates the relationship between corporate governance and investment decisions.

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