Critically analyse from the appropriate theoretical perspective the dividend policy announcements for the last 10 years of Barclays Plc. (BARC.L)
You are required to explain and analyse how the dividend payments of the firms have contributed to the management goal of Shareholder Wealth Maximisation (SWM), if at all. You should draw adequate attention to the proxies and therefore meaning of the proxies for SWM (i.e. share price evolution through time) in your discussion.
Your analysis should not be restricted to dividend payments in isolation, but address the financing and investment decisions which support the underlying dividends payments.
Your submission must also contain a Price Estimate based on an appropriate method, stating clearly the assumptions which you have made.
Guidance
Upon successful completion of the module, you should be able to do the following.
1. Evaluate the importance of capital structure, risk and return and how these concepts are applied to the operations of the firm.
2. Evaluate the major methods for foreign currency hedging
3. Critically discuss risk management
4. Calculate the price of simple options.
5. Critically evaluate how derivatives may be used for risk management and speculation
6. Critically discuss current issues associated with the application of corporate finance
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