Travis Harms provides an insightful examination into the important topic of dividend policy in family businesses. He explains how to go about the decision-making process regarding distribution and why considering various shareholder characteristics and business attributes matters. He breaks it down into four types of dividend policies, highlighting the balance between shareholder certainty and board discretion, fostering a better understanding of maintaining the sustainability of the business, and promoting positive shareholder engagement.

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