TASK $2(40\%)$

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this assignment is to enhance learners' skills to assess the dividend policies of companies.

REQUIREMENT:

Choose any TWO companies listed in the healthcare sector of the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. Analyse the companies' dividend payout ratio for the years $2019,2020,2021,$ and $2022.$ Based on the analysis, discuss your point of view about the companies' dividend policy and its relation to maximising shareholder wealth.

$($Note: The selected companies should have paid dividends regularly during the four$-$year period$)$

Introduction of the selected companies

$($Very clear introduction of the companies which covers the companies' names, establishment history, and business activities. Relevant financial highlights were given.$)-8\%$ Marks

Computation of the companies' dividend payout ratio for the years $2019,2020,2021,$ and $2022($Relevant financial ratio that reflects the companies' dividend payout ratio was correctly computed. Detailed workings $($for four years$)$ were provided.$)()$

Analysis of the companies' dividend payout ratio for the years $2019,2020,2021,$ and $2022($Very clear analysis of the companies' dividend payout ratio trend for all four years.

Very clear explanation of the factors that influence the companies' dividend payout ratio during the four$-$year period.$)()$

Discussion of your point of view about the companies' dividend policy and its relation to maximising shareholder wealth

$($Very clear discussion of the companies' dividend policy and its relation to maximising shareholder wealth.$)-8\%$ marks

Conclusion

$($All of the relevant key points were highlighted and written coherently.$)-4\%$ marks