Effects Of Dividend Policy On Share Valuation Of Quoted Oil And Gas Companies In Nigeria (A Study Of Selected Companies In Nigeria)

Ajaero Cynthia Chinweotuto | 74 pages (16618 words) | Projects

ABSTRACT

This study  sought  to examine  effects  of dividend  policy  on share  value  of oil  and gas companies   quoted  at Nigerian   Stock  Exchange.   To answer  the  research  question,   the study   used   the   ex-post  facto    research   design.    Study   population    comprised   of   19 companies   of oil and gas  companies  quoted  on the Nigerian  Stock Exchange.  The study used a secondary  data  extracted  from  the  annual financial   reports  of public  quoted  oil and gas companies   in Nigeria for the period of 5 years, from  the 2011  to 2015. The data analysis  techniques   of  the  study  adopted  the  inductive  and  empirical   methodological framework   and the data obtained was tabulated  and statistically  analyzed  using E-views. The study findings  established  that the estimated  coefficient  of the regression parameters have both positive  and negative  signs.   The study also found  that the dividend policies  of quoted  companies  in Nigeria  are significantly  influenced  by their earning  and previous year  dividend.  The study  concluded  that dividend policy  has a great  impact on the share market   price    of  publicly    quoted   oil   and  gas   sector   of   the   economy.    The  study recommended    that firms   should   try  all  their  possible   best  in  improving   their  total earnings from each  transaction  year,  since  recent  study  reveals  that  it now has greater impact  than any other factor in determining  the market share value for  Nigerian firms. Firms should  strive to formulate   a dividend policy  that ensures continuity  and stability  in dividend  payment   as  this  has  impacts  on  the  value  of  the firm.   Investors   should  be interested    in   understanding    the   components    of   the   annual    reports   as   better understanding  would lead to better and more profitable investment. Investors  should  not  only  rely  on  the  annual  report  but  should  also  strengthen   their knowledge  and understanding  of their investment  through  newspapers,  magazines,  stock exchange market and even from advice of stock brokers.


TABLE   OF CONTENTS

Title page

Declaration

Approval

Dedication

 Acknowledgements

 List of Tables

 Abstract

CHAPTER  ONE:  INTRODUCTION


1.1      Background  of the  Study


1.2     Statement  of Problem


1.3       Objectives  of the Study


1.4     Research  Questions


1.5       Research  Hypotheses


1.6      Significance   of the Study


1.7    Scope of the Study


1.8      Definition   of Terms


CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW  OF RELATED LITERATURE


2.1          Conceptual  Framework


2.1.1         Origin and evaluation   of Corporate  Dividend


2.1.2        Establishment   of Dividend   (Profit for Distributable)


2.1.3        Types of Dividend


2.1.4       The Nigerian   Financial   System


2.1.5       The Nigerian   Stock Market  Experience


2.1.6      Corporate  Firm Growth  and Share Price Determination


2.1.7     Corporate  Firm Probability   and Share Determination


2.1.8   Factors Affecting  Dividend   Decision

2.1.8 Factors Affecting  Dividend  Decision                                                                                   22


2.2 The Theoretical  Review                                                                                                             27


2.2.1 Efficient  Market  Hypothesis                                                                                                   27


2.2.2  Dividend  Supremacy/Relevancy    Theory                                                                             31


2.2.3  The Miller  -Modigliani  (MM)  Theory                                                                               35


2.3     Empirical  Review                                                                                                                   37


CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLGY


3.1        Population  of the Study                                                                                                        39


3.2      Sample  and Sampling  Method                                                                                              39


3.3     Sources  of Data                                                                                                                      39


3.4     Research  Design                                                                                                                     39


3.5       Data Analysis  Techniques                                                                                                     40


3.6     Model  Specifications                                                                                                              40


CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION    OF FINDINGS


4.1     Data Presentation                                                                                                                    42


4.2    Data Analysis                                                                                                                           47


4.3       Test of hypothesis                                                                                                                   51


4.4     Discussion  of Findings                                                                                                          55

 

CHAPTER      FIVE:

RECOMMENDATIONS

 

SUMMARY      OF

 

FINDINGS,       CONCLUSION      AND 


5 .1 Sununary  of findings 57


5.2

Conclusion

57

5.3 Reconunendations 58

References


Appendices


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APA

AJAERO, C (2021). Effects Of Dividend Policy On Share Valuation Of Quoted Oil And Gas Companies In Nigeria (A Study Of Selected Companies In Nigeria). Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 31, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-dividend-policy-on-share-valuation-of-quoted-oil-and-gas-companies-in-nigeria-a-study-of-selected-companies-in-nigeria-7-2

MLA 8th

CHINWEOTUTO, AJAERO. "Effects Of Dividend Policy On Share Valuation Of Quoted Oil And Gas Companies In Nigeria (A Study Of Selected Companies In Nigeria)" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 30 Apr. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-dividend-policy-on-share-valuation-of-quoted-oil-and-gas-companies-in-nigeria-a-study-of-selected-companies-in-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

MLA7

CHINWEOTUTO, AJAERO. "Effects Of Dividend Policy On Share Valuation Of Quoted Oil And Gas Companies In Nigeria (A Study Of Selected Companies In Nigeria)". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 30 Apr. 2021. Web. 31 Oct. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-dividend-policy-on-share-valuation-of-quoted-oil-and-gas-companies-in-nigeria-a-study-of-selected-companies-in-nigeria-7-2 >.

Chicago

CHINWEOTUTO, AJAERO. "Effects Of Dividend Policy On Share Valuation Of Quoted Oil And Gas Companies In Nigeria (A Study Of Selected Companies In Nigeria)" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 31 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-dividend-policy-on-share-valuation-of-quoted-oil-and-gas-companies-in-nigeria-a-study-of-selected-companies-in-nigeria-7-2

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