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Determinants of dividend payout ratios in Ghana

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  • Mohammed Amidu
  • Joshua Abor

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Purpose - This study seeks to examine the determinants of dividend payout ratios of listed companies in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach - The analyses are performed using data derived from the financial statements of firms listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange during a six‐year period. Ordinary Least Squares model is used to estimate the regression equation. Institutional holding is used as a proxy for agency cost. Growth in sales and market‐to‐book value are also used as proxies for investment opportunities. Findings - The results show positive relationships between dividend payout ratios and profitability, cash flow, and tax. The results also show negative associations between dividend payout and risk, institutional holding, growth and market‐to‐book value. However, the significant variables in the results are profitability, cash flow, sale growth and market‐to‐book value. Originality/value - The main value of this study is the identification of the factors that influence the dividend payout policy decisions of listed firms in Ghana.

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  • Mohammed Amidu & Joshua Abor, 2006. "Determinants of dividend payout ratios in Ghana," Journal of Risk Finance, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 7(2), pages 136-145, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jrfpps:15265940610648580
    DOI: 10.1108/15265940610648580
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    1. Richard Oduro, 2024. "Impact of recapitalisation and dividend payout policies on financial sustainability of rural and community banks in Ghana," Future Business Journal, Springer, vol. 10(1), pages 1-18, December.
    2. Nor Anis Shafai & Annuar Md. Nassir & Fakarudin Kamarudin & Norhuda Abdul Rahim & Nor Hayati Ahmad, 2019. "Dynamic Panel Model of Dividend Policies: Malaysian Perspective," Contemporary Economics, University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw., vol. 13(3), September.
    3. Nor Anis Shafai, 2023. "Different Market Segmentations of Dividend Policies: A Dynamic Panel Data Analysis," GATR Journals afr222, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise.
    4. Diah Hari Suryaningrum & Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman & Abdelrhman Meero & Pandu Adi Cakranegara, 2023. "Mergers and acquisitions: does performance depend on managerial ability?," Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 12(1), pages 1-23, December.
    5. Suman, Samridhi & Singh, Shveta, 2022. "The Role of Multiple Large Shareholders in Dividend Payouts: Evidence from India," American Business Review, Pompea College of Business, University of New Haven, vol. 25(1), pages 120-151, May.
    6. Noha Said Mohamed Gabr & Rawan Hamed Abd Elkhaliq Mohamed, 2024. "Retained Earnings and Dividends in Real Estate Sector in Egypt," International Real Estate Review, Global Social Science Institute, vol. 27(2), pages 249-274.
    7. Hanna Petrivna Olasiuk & Siddhartha Bhasker & Sudip Patra, 2024. "Cash Dividends and Share Repurchases in Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Companies," Global Business Review, International Management Institute, vol. 25(2_suppl), pages 7-22, April.

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