ABSTRACT
This research work examined the effect of dividend policy on the profitability of quoted oil and gas companies. The objective of the study is 10 de/ermine effect dividend policy on the profitability of quoted oil and gas companies. The research designed used was ex post facto research design. Data were sourced from secondary sources. Analysis of data and testing of hypotheses were done through the aid of statistical tools such as tables, and multiple regression model. The findingsfrom data analyzed indicates that dividend policy has significant effect on the profitability of the studied quoted companies dividend policy has significant effect on the profit after tax; dividend policy has significant effect on return on asset; dividend policy has significant effect on the return on investment companies under study. The study however recommends that Oil and gas firms willing to maximize shareholders wealth and firms value should endeavour to consistently increase their dividend payout ratio as this sends a signal that the firm is financially healthy. Secondly, retained earnings should be set aside whenever possible as this could positively impact the profitability of oil and gas firms in Nigeria and finally the board of directors of oil and gas firms should be prudent in declaring dividend as higher dividend could mean that the share price are under-priced which could affectfuture dividends .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Page
Tittle Page
Declaration II
Approval 111
Certification IV
Dedication v
Acknowledgement VI
Table Of Contents vii-viii
List of Table ix x
CIIA PTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Statement of the problem 2
I .3 Objectives of the study 3
I .4 Research questions 4
1.5 Research hypotheses 4
1.6 Significance of the study 4
I. 7 Scope of study 5
1.8 Operational definition of terms 5
CHAPTER TWO
REVfEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2. l Conceptual framework 8
2.1. l Concept of Dividend policy 8
2.1.2 Origin and Evolution of Corporate Dividend 9
2.1.3 Disbursement of Dividend 12
2.1.4 Dividend payment procedure 13
2.1.5 Types of Dividends: 14
2.1.6 Factors affecting dividend decision 17
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2. I Dividend Supremacy/Relevancy Theory 23
2.2.2 The Miller-Modigliani (MM) Theory 27
2.2.3 Bird in Hand Theory 29
2.3 Empirical Review 30
CHAPTl~R THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research design 36
3.2 /\rea of the Study 36
3.3 Population or Study 36
3.4 Sample and Sampling Method 37
3.5 Sources of Data 37
3.6 Model specification 37
3.7 Data analysis techniques 38
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSTS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4. l Data presentation 39
4.2 DaLa analysis 40
,IJ Test of hypotheses 45
4.4 Discussion of findings 46
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMl\{ARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of findings 47
5.2 Conclusion 47
5.3 Recommendations 48
References
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OHAKWEM, O (2020). Effect Of Dividend Policy On Profitability Of Quoted Oil And Gas Companies (A Study Of Some Selected Oil And Gas Companies). Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-dividend-policy-on-profitability-of-quoted-oil-and-gas-companies-a-study-of-some-selected-oil-and-gas-companies
OHAKWEM, OHAKWEM. "Effect Of Dividend Policy On Profitability Of Quoted Oil And Gas Companies (A Study Of Some Selected Oil And Gas Companies)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 12 May. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-dividend-policy-on-profitability-of-quoted-oil-and-gas-companies-a-study-of-some-selected-oil-and-gas-companies. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
OHAKWEM, OHAKWEM. "Effect Of Dividend Policy On Profitability Of Quoted Oil And Gas Companies (A Study Of Some Selected Oil And Gas Companies)". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 12 May. 2020. Web. 24 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-dividend-policy-on-profitability-of-quoted-oil-and-gas-companies-a-study-of-some-selected-oil-and-gas-companies >.
OHAKWEM, OHAKWEM. "Effect Of Dividend Policy On Profitability Of Quoted Oil And Gas Companies (A Study Of Some Selected Oil And Gas Companies)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 24 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-dividend-policy-on-profitability-of-quoted-oil-and-gas-companies-a-study-of-some-selected-oil-and-gas-companies