ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENT

Choose two publicly quoted companies from the Irish Stock Exchange (ISEQ) and compare them under the following headings:

• Their overall history of returning “cash” to their investors.
• Their performance since the financial crisis of 2008 and how this has impacted their returns to their investors.
• Their stated objectives in relation to making future returns to their investors

Your report should provide a critical review of the arguments in this area, including any dissenting views. Your report should also include specific examples to supplement the arguments presented.