Review targets dividend policy and its history

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a. Determine how Target got its initial financial start in terms of debt (liabilities) or equity (capital). Support your response.

b. Analyze the equity section of Target’s balance sheet as compared to your company’s industry average. Rate the company’s performance against its competitors.

c. Review Target’s dividend policy and its history. Based on the information, discuss the trends over the past year.

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