Stock Dividends in Germany.

An Empirical Analysis

By (author) Dirk Sturz

Book cover: Stock Dividends in Germany.

Extent: 160 pages

Publisher: Duncker & Humblot

Subjects: Business & Economics

Series: Studienreihe der Stiftung Kreditwirtschaft an der Universität Hohenheim

Series volume number: 50

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(November 2014)

ISBN: 9783896736871

5.83 x 8.27 inches

Price: $101.00

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Stock distributions can affect the number of outstanding shares and the equity structure of a firm. From a neoclassical perspective, neither should have any effect on market value. However, a respectable number of empirical studies disclose overwhelming evidence that stock markets have a significantly positive reaction to the announcement of stock distributions.

Despite the broad consensus about the positive market reaction, the possible causes are still debated. Focusing on stock dividends, which are a special type of stock distribution, this study revisits this puzzle and provides deeper insight into the economic ramifications of changes in the equity structure.

I Introduction

II Regulatory Framework

Basic Conditions – Further Legal Implications – Conclusions

III Theory and Empirical Evidence

Theoretical Considerations on Stock Distributions – Empirical Evidence

IV Data and Methodology

Descriptive Data – Event Study Design – Proxy for Jensen's Free Cash Flow

V Data Analysis

Announcement Effect of Stock Dividends – Test of the Free Cash Flow Hypothesis

VI Conclusions

Appendices

References

  • By (author) Dirk Sturz