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The Effect of Board Independence on Dividend Payouts

Reynolds Holding

In a new paper, we use agency theory to explore the effect of board independence on dividend policy. Dividends serve as a governance mechanism to mitigate agency conflicts, reducing free cash flows, which managers may exploit for personal gain rather than using them to maximize shareholder wealth.

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Share Repurchases on Trial: Large-Sample Evidence on Market Outcomes, Executive Compensation, and Corporate Finances

Harvard Corporate Governance

Wang; and Share Repurchases, Equity Issuances, and the Optimal Design of Executive Pay (discussed on the Forum here ) by Jesse Fried. Specifically, we document trends in repurchases, and compare trading volume, share price performance, CEO pay, and corporate financial activities (e.g.,

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Equity Incentives: Best Practices for Startup Founders

Equidam

Guest post from an Equidam partner: Bianca Iulia Simion , Marketing Lead at SeedBlink As the world of startups continues to evolve and mature, navigating the intricacies of equity management has emerged as a critical aspect of successful entrepreneurship. This leads to confusion and potential conflict during fundraising rounds.

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Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for First Quarter 2023; Declares 16 Cent Dividend

Benzinga

Non-performing Assets were 0.14% of Total Assets at March 31, 2023 Common Equity Tier 1 and Tangible Common Equity Ratio of 12.16% and 7.63%, Respectively, at March 31, 2023 1 LAKEVILLE, Conn., Net Interest and Dividend Income Tax equivalent net interest income of $11.3 Capital Shareholders' equity increased $4.0

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Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings and Declares Dividend

Benzinga

With the success of the first quarter, the Board announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 of tangible shareholders' equity (1) at March 31, 2023. million; Return on average assets was 1.01%; Return on average equity of 8.91% and return on average tangible common equity (1) of 11.97% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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Mercer’s Musings #4: Factors to Consider in Valuing Partial Ownership Interests

Chris Mercer

Provisions in the organizational and governance documents that affect the rights, restrictions, marketability and liquidity of the subject interest. Defined expiration or termination dates contained in the governing documents, or other external factors, that may precipitate a foreseeable liquidation or sale of the underlying entity.

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Ambiguous Agreement, Clear Consequences

Farrel Fritz

This year, let business owners and their counsel resolve to carefully document their investment and ownership transactions. One of the most common disputes that a poorly documented investment in a closely held company will produce is one of characterization: is the investment a loan or an equity purchase? By Melwani or Cantal?

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