While an earnings requirement limiting the amount of dividends paid is sometimes imposed, a firm is not prohibited from paying more in dividends than its current earnings.

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While an earnings requirement may be imposed, it is not always a prohibition on paying more in dividends than current earnings. However, this may not be considered a financially sustainable strategy in the long run.

While an Earnings Requirement Limiting the Amount of Dividends Paid