‘Dovex’ was a large company with a renowned name in healthcare industry, specializing in the development and production of life-saving medications and medical devices. With a strong reputation for ethical practices, ‘Dovex’ attracted a large number of investors who had great faith in the company’s future. This allowed ‘Dovex’ to raise capital easily from the market whenever expansion or new projects were to be undertaken. As a result, it could pay high dividends to the shareholders.
The factor affecting dividend decision discussed above, which allowed ‘Dovex’ to pay high dividends to the shareholders is: