Strong dividends at the Co-Op
The Co-Operative movement is a super mini case study to use when discussing different forms of business ownership and the principle-agent problem endemic in many quoted companies. This article from the BBC reports a strong rise in profits for the Co-Operative group, many of whose members have donated their dividends to charitable / social causes. The Co_Operative movement is the UK’s largest mutual retailer with a strong brand awareness and market share in sectors such as retail pharmacy, funeral services and independent travel.

