Eastboro Machine Tools Corporation

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Although this case presents several different issues to consider, the underlying problem is the correct implementation of Eastboro's dividend policy. Eastboro was founded as a manufacturer of machine parts, and has traditionally paid a fairly substantial dividend. However, in recent years, the core focus of the company has shifted toward technology in the fields of computer-aided design and manufacturing, highlighted by its latest development, Artificial Workforce. This shift in the focus …

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