Dividend Payment
/ˈdɪvɨˌdɛnd ˈpeɪmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A distribution of a corporation's earnings to its shareholders as a return on their investment.
The company declared a dividend payment to its investors after the fiscal year ended.
Forms
- dividend payment
- dividend payments
- dividends payment
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify whether dividend payments are mandatory or discretionary to clarify shareholder rights and corporate obligations.
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