This graduation theses provides on the basis of an analysis fundamental and technical investment recommendation regarding shares of ČEZ. In determining the internal value of shares are used dividend discount models, profit models and FCFE model. By comparing this value with the current share price is determined whether the stock is profitable investment or not. Technical analysis with utilization graphical methods and technical indicators are able to predict when the market occurs a situation in which an advantageous sale or purchase of share is.

The goal of this diploma thesis is to analyze P/S ratio using Gordon dividend discount model and also to prove hypothesis that assumes existing influence of margin, dividend payout ratio, future dividend growth and discount rate on P/S ratio value. The goal is also to find other factors that can influence relative market stock valuation. Multidimensional regression analysis and also factor analysis were used in order to get a proper knowledge of the factors. There are 781 stocks used in this work. This thesis proves influence of the mentioned variables and also other variables were found that help achieve deeper understanding of examined variable. Market valuation is a very complex matter and is influenced by numerous factors.

Este trabalho examina a disciplina legal do dividendo mínimo obrigatório, a partir da compreensão de suas funções dentro da organização societária e das implicações práticas de sua existência, manifestáveis ao longo do procedimento de formação e partilha do lucro social. Trata-se de estudo que, embora gravite em torno do art. 202 da Lei das Sociedades por Ações, estende-se para os fundamentos do direito societário, excursionando por temas que vão desde as razões da celebração do contrato de sociedade e da função empresarial do lucro até as mais modernas reflexões a respeito do conflito de interesses e do papel dos administradores e dos controladores na sociedade. Além de uma análise detalhada das etapas de apuração, declaração e pagamento do dividendo mínimo obrigatório, o estudo oferece as seguintes principais proposições: (i) a de que o dividendo mínimo obrigatório consiste em solução contratual, estimulada pela lei, para redução dos custos da decisão de partilha do lucro social; (ii) a de que o direito ao dividendo é diverso do direito de participação nos lucros sociais e de que aquele, ao contrário deste último, é tanto derrogável, quanto renunciável; e (iii) a de que o dividendo mínimo obrigatório possui natureza substancialmente específica, reclamando análise autônoma de seu funcionamento. Entre as contribuições esperadas, estão o aperfeiçoamento da aplicação da disciplina legal do dividendo mínimo obrigatório e a retomada da investigação científica da matéria, inexplicavelmente negligenciada pela doutrina brasileira. Estruturalmente, o texto encontra-se dividido em oito capítulos, além da introdução e das considerações finais. O primeiro apresenta o papel do lucro e do dividendo na sociedade. O segundo reproduz o raciocínio doutrinário que conforma o direito do acionista ao dividendo mínino obrigatório, examina as justificativas para sua tutela jurídica e analisa a necessidade contemporânea da manutenção dessa tutela. No terceiro capítulo são discutidas as questões relacionadas à titularidade do dividendo mínimo obrigatório. Os capítulos quarto e quinto tratam, respectivamente, da apuração e da declaração do dividendo mínimo obrigatório. As hipóteses de retenção regular e irregular de lucros sociais são tratadas nos capítulos sexto e sétimo. Do capítulo oitavo constam explicações sobre o pagamento do dividendo mínimo obrigatório. As considerações finais retomam as principais conclusões obtidas ao longo dos capítulos e arrematam o trabalho. / This thesis examines the legal discipline of the minimum mandatory corporate dividend, based on an analysis of its functions within organizations and on the practical implications of its existence, reflected in the procedures for social profits formation and distribution. Although this study centers on article 202 of the Brazilian Corporations Law, it also touches on corporate laws foundations, covering subjects ranging from the reasons for settling a corporate contract and the corporate functions of profits to modern thinking on conflicts of interest and the roles of managers and controlling shareholders. Besides a detailed analysis of the steps in accounting for, declaring, and paying the minimum mandatory dividend, this study also suggests these main propositions: (i) that the minimum mandatory dividend consists of a contractual solution, stimulated by law, that aims to reduce the costs related to the decision to share social profits; (ii) that the right to the minimum mandatory dividend and the right to participate in social profits are not equivalent and that the former, as distinct from the latter, is as revocable as it is renounceable; and (iii) that the minimum mandatory dividend has a substantially singular nature, which requires an independent analysis of its mechanisms. The expected contribution of this study is twofold: to improve the application of the minimum mandatory dividends legal discipline, and to bring to light the scientific investigation of dividend subjects, which inexplicably has been neglected by Brazilian legal doctrine in recent decades. The text is divided into eight chapters, besides the introduction and the final remarks. The first chapter presents the role of profits and dividends in companies. The second explains the doctrinal rationality that sustains the right of shareholders to the minimum mandatory dividend, examines the justifications for its jurisdictional protection, and analyzes the contemporary necessity for this protection. In the third chapter, issues related 181 to the minimum mandatory dividends ownership are debated. The fourth and fifth chapters concern, respectively, accounting for and declaring minimum mandatory dividends. The hypotheses of regular and irregular retention of social profits are discussed in the sixth and seventh chapters. Explanations of the rules for paying the minimum mandatory dividend are given in the eighth chapter. The final remarks section distills the main conclusions from the eight chapters.

Master’s thesis deals with fundamental equity analysis with focus on to make the best investment in the chosen field into the selected equity companies.

This diploma thesis deals with the issue of taxation of dividends from the point of view of legal entities. Taking into account the breadth of the topic, the work is focused on the taxation of dividends, which are due to a legal entity having its registered office or place of management in the territory of the Czech Republic. It specifies the legal provisions on the issue, both international, EU and national. The findings are applied to a complex model example that sets out the accounting view of the issue beyond the process of dividend taxation.

This diploma thesis is concerned with the taxation of dividends in the Czech Republic. It contains description of the applicable law in Czech Republic, the applicable law and especially directives of the European Union concerned with dividends. In the practical section are explained the various methods of taxation and differences in payment of dividends internally, to the European Union and to the third countries. Based on the findings there is described the procedure how to tax the dividends properly.

The thesis is focused on fundamental stock analysis of selected European energy companies. The highest attention is paid to global, sectoral and company analysis. Following intercompany comparisons are based on the results from the listed analysis. The thesis is aimed to help potential investors to choose the most effective investment from various energy companies.

Magister Philosophiae - MPhil / One of the population structures associated with demographic dividend is “demographic transition”, which is a shift from high fertility and mortality to low fertility and mortality. It is understood that low dependency ratio (shows that there are relatively more adults of working age who can support the young and the old of the populace) is one major factor in achieving a successful demographic dividend (DD) (Esther, 2013). DD refers to the fast-economic growth that is achieved by a country when there are dependency ratios. This definition means that the proportion of people of working age group (15-64) is higher, compared to those of ages lower than 15 and above 64 years (Statistics SA, 2017). In addition, having a large proportion of working age people does not necessarily guarantee a successful demographic dividend. There are certain conditions to support a successful DD. According to Dewald Van Rensburg, 2017, South Africa is almost done with the achievement of demographic transition. These does not guarantee a successful demographic dividend. This study will therefore look at socio-economic conditions in support of a demographic dividend, because most of the working age people are still not employed, therefore are not productive enough to contribute to the economic growth. Socio economic conditions include (favorable labor market, economic growth, good governance, education and training, health care, family planning and gender equity) (StatsSA, 2017). These conditions if well-established will lead to a reduction of unemployment and therefore result in more labor resources becoming available to devote to production. Since many people entering working age find it difficult to get employment. Statistics South Africa shows that 38.2% of youth were unemployed in the first quarter of 2018 (Statistic South Africa, 2018), this study will have a close look at South African youth unemployment in relation to the demographic characteristics such as gender, population group, marital status, geography type and province of residence.

[pt] O objetivo dessa pesquisa é analisar o valor, rentabilidade e dividend yield dos bancos brasileiros e sua relação com a origem do capital do acionista controlador e com a qualidade das práticas de governança. A amostra analisada contém 40 bancos de capital aberto de 1995 a 2013. Foram realizados testes estatísticos e estimados modelos probit e regressões em painel para verificar se existem diferenças significativas entre bancos estatais, estrangeiros e privados nacionais bem como bancos listados no mercado tradicional e no Novo Mercado. Os resultados indicam que existe diferença significativa entre o valor, rentabilidade e dividend yield dos bancos estatais, estrangeiros e privados nacionais. Os bancos privados nacionais possuem maior valor (price-to-book) do que bancos estatais e estrangeiros. Além disso, existe evidência estatística, ainda que fraca, que a rentabilidade e o dividend yield dos bancos estrangeiros são maiores do que dos bancos estatais e privados nacionais. Os bancos com melhores práticas de governança possuem maior rentabilidade, mas os resultados para valor e dividendos não são significativos. Além disso, bancos maiores, mais alavancados e com maior concentração acionária possuem maior price-to-book. Por sua vez, bancos maiores e menos alavancados possuem maior rentabilidade, enquanto bancos menores pagam mais dividendos. / [en] The purpose of this research is to analyze the value, profitability and dividend yield of Brazilian banks and their relation to the origin of controlling shareholder and the quality of governance practices. The sample contains 40 banks from 1995 to 2013. Statistical tests, probit models and panel regressions were run to check for significant differences between state-owned banks, foreign and domestic private banks as well as banks listed on the traditional market and on the Novo Mercado. The results indicate that there is significant difference between the value, profitability and dividend yield of state banks, foreign and domestic private banks. The domestic private banks have higher price-to-book than state and foreign banks. Furthermore, there is statistical evidence, despite weak, that the profitability and dividend yield of foreign banks are higher than those of state and domestic private banks. Moreover, banks with better governance have improved profitability, but the results for value and dividend yield are not significant. In addition, larger banks, with higher leverage and greater ownership concentration have higher price-to-book. Finally, larger and less leveraged banks have increased profitability, while smaller banks pay more dividends.

Payout policies is one of the most discussed topics in corporate finance. Since Miller & Modigliani (1961) dividend irrelevance theory, which was based on perfect markets, many theories have been developed in order to incorporate market imperfections to payout decisions. Numerous scholars have been trying to explain why companies pay dividends, whether they should compensate investors with alternative methods such as share repurchases or not distribute cash at all. The theme has gained lots of attention during the 21-st century driven by the subprime financial crisis in 2008 and mostly recently, in 2020, due to economic impacts brought by the Covid 19 pandemic. Another important aspect that makes the study of payout policy relevant in the 21-st century is the unique impacts of unveiled trends such as globalization and volatile markets, increased importance of ecology and sustainability, emergency of fast growth firms (mainly in the Tech industry) and change characteristics of listed firms. Globally there is a tendency of reduction in the number of listed firms and also deterioration in the quality of earnings. Additionally, there is no consensus about which factors influence a firm propensity of distributing cash to shareholders, which makes the topic very intriguing. Previous research has been conducted mainly within US firms. Few studies have been conducted regarding payout policies in the Nordic countries and most of them give little attention to share repurchases and payout policy determinants. Therefore, we decided to conduct a study regarding the patterns and determinants of payout policy in the 21-st century with focus on the Nordic countries. The purposes of the study are: first, to understand the pattern of payout policies in the Nordic countries during the 21-st century and second determine if there is a relationship between a number of firm’s selected factors and firm’s payout policy. As a sub purpose we intend to examine whether the Covid 19 pandemic had any effect on Nordic firm’s payout policies. The factors investigated, namely: debt, profit, retained earnings, growth opportunities, cash holdings, size and age were identified through a detailed literature review. We collected data from Thomson Reuters DataStream Eikon covering the period between 2000 and 2020 for 1,153 firms from all Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The study follows a quantitative research method with a deductive approach, and we have based the theoretical framework on the following theories: Miller-Modigliani dividend irrelevance theory, Signaling theory, Agency theory, Life-cycle theory and Substitution and Flexibility hypotheses. In order to determine whether there is a relationship between the companies selected factors and the payout ratios we conducted ordinary least square (OLS) correlation analysis. Additional regression analysis was conducted to verify possible impacts of Covid 19 on Nordic payout policies. Results indicate that some firms’ selected characteristics such as debt, size and age have an impact on Nordic firms’ payout policy during the 21-st century. Larger firms with lower debt are more willing to pay cash dividends, while older firms tend to present higher levels of share repurchase. Firms’ characteristics showed no impact on changes in payout ratios during the initial period of Covid 19.