Their planned capital budget for the upcoming year is $100.5 million. Their forecasted net income is $150.0 million. The firm has $50.0 million in short-term investments. The firm’s value of operations is $1,937.5 million. The firm carries $242.2 million in debt, and has no preferred stock. There are 100 million shares outstanding.
Outline the procedure for setting dividend policy. Include in your discussion: Signaling hypothesis, clientele effect, stock splits, stock dividends.