Subject. This article analyzes the company's dividend policy and its correlation with the sustainability trend. Objectives. The article aims to develop a dividend policy concept that combines the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Methods. For the study, I used modeling, comparison, and analysis. Results. The article presents a reformatting of the classic elements of dividend policy towards transparent and objective consideration of the interests of all company stakeholders. Conclusions. Modern companies pay dividends with varying degrees of consideration for actual performance in the field of sustainability.
Keywords: dividend policy, integral valuation, sustainability, free cash flow, shareholders
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