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La politique de distribution de dividendes (1982-1986)

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  • Michel Bua
  • Philippe Girard
  • Thierry Pujol
  • Philippe Redondo

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[spa] Las políticas de distributión de dividendos en el periodo 1982-1986, . por Michel Bua, Philippe Girard, Thierry Pujol y Philippe Redondo.. . Si bien parece ser estable a nivel macroeconómico, la distribución de dividendos difiere notablemente en función de las firmas. El análisis de los datos sacados de una Central de Balances pone de relieve la doble dimensión de la decisión de las empresas : la selección de distribución o de retención de los beneficios se explica principalmente por el tamaño y la rentabilidad de las firmas ; la importancia de las distribuciones dépende del nivel de beneficios y accesoriamente del endeudamiento y del carácter arriesgado de la actividad de la empresa. En todos los casos, se observa una inercia notable del comportamiento de distribución, evocada frecuentemente en la literatura. [eng] Dividend Distribution Policies Over the Period 1982-1986, . by Michel Bua, Philippe Girard, Thierry Pujol and Philippe Redondo.. . Although dividend distribution policy appears stable from a macroeconomic viewpoint, it differs considerably between companies. An analysis of Balance-Sheet data highlights two aspects of firms' decisions in this matter: the choice between distributing or retaining profits is principally related to the company's size and profitability; as for the percentage distributed, it depends on the level of profits and, to a lesser extent, on the company's level of indebtedness and the risk involved in the company's nature of activities. In all cases, we can observe a noticeable tendency to inertia in distribution behaviour, which has often been commented in the literature. [fre] Les politiques de distribution des dividendes sur la période 1982-1986, . par Michel Bua, Philippe Girard, Thierry Pujol et Philippe Redondo.. . Si elle apparaît stable au niveau macroéconomique, la distribution de dividendes diffère considérablement entre les firmes. L'analyse des données tirées d'une Centrale de bilans met en évidence la double dimension de la décision des entreprises : le choix de distribution ou de rétention des profits s'explique principalement par lataille et la rentabilité des firmes ; l'importance des distributions dépend, quant à elle, du niveau des profits et accessoirement de l'endettement et du caractère risqué de l'activité de l'entreprise. Dans tous les cas, on observe une inertie notable du comportement de distribution, fréquemment évoquée dans la littérature. [ger] Die Politikder Unternehmen hinsichtlich der Dividendenausschüttung in der Periode 1982- 1986, . von Michel Bua, Philippe Girard, Thierry Pujol und Philippe Redondo.. . Auch wenn die Dividendenausschüttung auf makroökonomischer Ebene gleichbleibende Werte aufzuweisen scheint, so gibt es doch zwischen den Firmen beträchtliche Unterschiede. Die Analyse der aus einer Vollerhebung aller Jahresabschlußdaten erhaltenen Angaben läßt den doppelten Aspekt der Unternehmensentscheidung deutlich werden : der Entschluß zur Ausschüttung oder zur Zurückbehaltung des Gewinns erklärtsich hauptsächlich aus der Größe und der Rentabilität der Firmen ; die Höheder Ausschüttungssummen hängt ihrerseits von der Ertragslage und in zweiter Linie vom Verschuldungsgrad sowie von der Art der Risikofaktoren ab, die der Untemehmenstätigkeit inhärent sind. Auf jeden Fall läßt sich bezüglich des Ausschüttungsverhaltens eine auffallende Zurückhaltung feststellen, worauf in der Fachliteratur häufig hingewiesen wird.

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  • Michel Bua & Philippe Girard & Thierry Pujol & Philippe Redondo, 1989. "La politique de distribution de dividendes (1982-1986)," Économie et Prévision, Programme National Persée, vol. 88(2), pages 57-72.
  • Handle: RePEc:prs:ecoprv:ecop_0249-4744_1989_num_88_2_6072
    DOI: 10.3406/ecop.1989.6072
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