Dividend stability in a unique environment

被引:19
作者
Al-Yahyaee, Khamis [1 ]
Pham, Toan [2 ]
Walter, Terry [3 ]
机构
[1] Sultan Qaboos Univ, Finance, Muscat, Oman
[2] Univ New South Wales, Banking & Finance, Sydney, NSW, Australia
[3] Univ Technol Sydney, Finance, Sydney, NSW, Australia
关键词
Dividends; Taxes; Financial economics; Oman; PAYOUT POLICY; CASH FLOW; INVESTMENT; CORPORATIONS; INFORMATION; DECISIONS; EARNINGS; TAXES;
D O I
10.1108/03074351011070260
中图分类号
F8 [财政、金融];
学科分类号
0202 ;
摘要
Purpose-This paper aims to examine the stability of dividend policy using a unique data set. Design/methodology/approach-The paper is based on the Lintner model that is used to test the dividend smoothing behavior. The specific econometric method used for panel data is Tobit regression. Findings-The evidence shows that Omani firms adopt a policy of smoothing dividends. This stability of dividends does not support the predictions suggested by the high bank leverage, absence of taxes, and the variability of dividend payments in Oman. Research limitations/implications-This study highlights the need for further research in order to examine whether these results have any effect on dividend initiations and omissions in Oman. Practical implications-The findings of this study show that there are differences in dividend policies between the Omani companies and those in developed markets. Potential investors in the Omani market should be aware about these differences in making their investment decisions. Originality/ value-This paper examines stability of dividend policy in a unique environment where firms distribute almost 100 percent of their profits in dividends, firms are highly levered mainly through bank loans, there are no taxes on dividends and capital gains, and there is variability in cash dividend payments. These factors suggest a diminished role of dividend stability in Oman. It is an empirical issue to examine whether this is indeed true. The authors are not aware of any other study on dividend stability using data with these unique factors.
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页数:15
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