Retained Earnings Allocation and Shareholder Effects Analysis
Abstract This paper discusses the distribution of retained earnings, the procedure for allocating retained earnings, and its impact on a company and its owners. The general perception of the owners/shareholders of a company, based on the dividends paid, is discussed. This paper also presents the performance of a real-life company’s shares to give a clear understanding of the topic. Introduction It is sometimes believed that big businesses have ample cash

