Cash Dividend
/ˈkæʃ ˈdɪvɪˌdɛnd/
Definitions
- (n.) A distribution of a corporation's earnings to shareholders in the form of cash rather than stock or other property.
The company declared a cash dividend payable next month to all shareholders of record.
Forms
- cash dividend
- cash dividends
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Commentary
Cash dividends represent a direct cash payment to shareholders, commonly used to signal financial health; drafters should specify payment terms clearly.
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