Dividend Policy at Linear Technology Harvard Case Solution & Analysis

In 1992, Linear Technology, a developer and manufacturer of analog semiconductors, initiated dividends. The company increased its dividend of approximately $ 0.01 per share each year thereafter. In fiscal 2002, Linear experienced its first significant drop in sales since the 1986 initial public offering. Sales fell 47% and profits fell by 54%. In the spring of 2003, Chief Financial Officer Paul Coghlan decides whether to recommend a further increase in the dividend payout ratio to raise Line at 33.1%, high by the standards of technology firm. "Hide
by Malcolm P. Baker, Alison Berkley Wagonfeld Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 18 pages. Publication Date: October 28, 2003. Prod. #: 204066-PDF-ENG

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