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Yes, Dividends Are Disappearing: Worldwide Evidence, Ali M. Fatemi, Recep Bildik
Yes, Dividends Are Disappearing: Worldwide Evidence, Ali M. Fatemi, Recep Bildik
Ali M Fatemi
This study examines the patterns in payout policies worldwide. Utilizing data from a sample of more than 17,000 companies from 33 different countries, we find evidence in support of a significant worldwide decline in the propensity to pay dividends. Most of the decline is due to the payout policies of smaller and less profitable firms with comparatively more investment opportunities. We find that larger firms, those with higher profitability, and firms with low growth opportunities have a greater propensity to pay dividends. The proportion of dividend payers varies substantially across industries as well. However, the proportion of firms paying dividends …