Shareholder Distribution
/ˈʃɛrˌhoʊldər dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A payment or transfer of assets by a corporation to its shareholders, typically representing profits or returns on investment.
The shareholder distribution was declared after the company reported a strong fiscal year.
Forms
- shareholder distribution
- shareholder distributions
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to the actual transfer to shareholders, distinct from dividends generally, which may have legal and tax implications depending on jurisdiction and corporate structure.
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