Distribution Policy and Risk Distribution Policy and Risk

As investors we start to look at the return-on-investment dollars that we are earning and as business owners we have to start to look at how distributions will take place to our shareholders in the forms of dividends and repurchases. ;

What is meant by the term “distribution policy” and how have dividend payouts versus stock repurchases changed over time?Please respond with ;200 words, 2 references citations no plagiarism. Thanks ; ;