This case, in April 2007, the British music company EMI to suspend its annual dividend, as the company was trying to respond to the impact of digital audio distribution on its core business. EMI deal is intended for use as an attractive introduction to corporate financial policy and the management right side of the balance sheet. The case contrasts the success story with EMI artists such as The Beatles, Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, and Norah Jones with its recent failure to achieve success in the financial markets. In light of the accession of threats and restructuring costs, EMI, CFO Martin Stewart should recommend dividend policy EMI. "Hide
by Michael J. Schill, Elizabeth Shumadine Source: Darden School of Business 19 pages. Publication Date: September 2, 2008. Prod. #: UV1201-PDF-ENG