This is a homework question for my investment class, They want us to go to www.b

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This is a homework question for my investment class, They want us to go to www.bloombeg.com
1.enter MRK for Merck in search box on top screen
2.Scroll down the right-hand margin and record value for the Earnings past 12 months"
3.record the "last dividend reported" and divide by four
4. the typical expanding firm dont pay out more than 25-30%, of earnings in form of dividends.How does Merck fare in this regaurd" divide your anser to question #3 by your answer to question #2, does merck qualify as an expandig firm in terms of dividend policy?

Explanation / Answer

2. Earnings past 12 months: 3.670 3. Last dividend reported: 0.420 0.420 / 4 = 0.105 4. 0.105 / 3.670 = 0.02861 = 2.861 % Well since 2.861% is way lower than 25-30%, Merck would qualify as an expanding firm in terms of dividend policy.

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