The dividend payout ratio is typically defined as the percentage of the firm's residual cash flow (what's left over after all claimants have been paid) that flows to the shareholders in the form of a dividend.

In many cases the quoted dividend is the annual dividend, although it is typically paid out in quarterly chunks.

Suppose that Samsonite Inc. has a payout ratio of45%.

What is its annual dividend if its residual cash flow is $6.00per share? $__________

What is its quarterly dividend? $_______