Distributions to stockholders of cash or stock declared by the company's board of directors.
A distribution from a company to a shareholder in the form of cash, shares, or other assets. The most common kind of dividend is a distribution of earnings. See Dividend Yield.
Distribution of wealth by firm to shareholders based on number of shares owned. Finance By Example (Archives): GM Raises Dividend 33% To 40 Cents Cash vs. Stock Repurchase: P&G
a payment to a stockholder of a share of a company's profits, usually paid quarterly and in cash.
That part of a company's post-tax profits distributed to shareholders, usually expressed in pence per share.
If a company has profits to share out, it can pay a dividend. The shareholders get so much dividend for each share they own.
An amount payable by an insurer from earnings to policyholders by mutual, reciprocal and stock insurers, and to stockholders by stock insurers.
The only cash payment regularly made by corporations to their stockholders.
1. A refund of excess premium paid to the owner of an individual participating life insurance policy. Such a dividend is paid out of an insurer's divisible surplus. 2. The premium refund paid to the policyholder of a group insurance policy if the group's experience was better than anticipated when the premium rate was established. 3. A periodic payment paid to holders of preferred stock or debentures.
The amount paid out of profits to shareholders.
A dividend is part of the profit which is distributed to shareholders.
The part of a company's post-tax profits distributed to shareholders, usually expressed as an amount per share.
A payment made to shareholders (equity holders) at intervals – often half-yearly – representing a distribution of part of the profits for a given period of the company in which they hold shares.
a portion that a company's board of directors may elect to pay to shareholders in a fixed amount for each share of stock. EX-DIVIDEND DATE - the date that a stock must be owned to be entitled to receive a dividend payment.
In participating life insurance contracts, the refund of that part of the premium paid that still remains after the company has set aside the necessary reserve and has made deductions for claims and expenses. The dividend may also include a share in the company's investment, mortality, and operating profits. Sometimes called return of premium overcharge.
Dividend is the amount of money or stock that a company distributes to its shareholders, in the ratio that they hold shares in the company.
A taxable payment declared by a company's board of directors and given to its shareholders out of the company's current or retained earnings. Usually quarterly. Usually given as cash ( cash dividend), but it can also take the form of stock ( stock dividend) or other property. also called payout. see also yield, 1099, accumulated dividend, Accumulated Earnings Tax, adjustable rate preferred stock, cash dividend, cumulative dividend, declaration date, declare, disbursing agent, distribution, ex-dividend, guaranteed stock, shareholder of record, income fund, income stock, indicated dividend, interim dividend, omitted dividend, optional dividend, participating dividend, patronage dividend, payment date, peace dividend, reinvestment, restricted surplus, stock, trading dividends, unpaid dividend.
The distribution of part of the company's profits to the shareholders. Dividends are paid twice a year, the mid-year payment is known as the interim dividend, and the end-of-year payment is called the final dividend.
Earnings paid out to the shareholders of a corporation.
Income received on an investment in shares. Dividends are usually paid annually and depend on, the results of the issuing company. See Coupon
The Dividend, or Indicated Annual Dividend (IAD), is accurate to 1/10 of a cent and applies only to common stocks, preferred stocks, and mutual funds. For a stock that pays dividends at a fixed frequency, the IAD is computed by multiplying the most recent payment by the payout frequency (i.e. If the most recent cash dividend payment is $.25 and the company has fixed payments four times a year, the IAD would equal $1.00). However, when a dividend frequency is unavailable, the IAD is calculated by totaling the dividends for the latest twelve months. The IAD is zero in the cases where dividend history is not available or when future dividend payments have been suspended or canceled.
A distribution of cash from a fund's net income to its shareowners. Dividends can be reinvested to purchase additional shares.
A dividing into shares of a fund of money or property for distribution, as among shareholders of a corporation. The money or property distributed is the dividend.
The portion of profits that a corporation pays to its shareholders. Each share of stock earns a fixed dividend amount. Dividends can be paid in cash, through additional stock in the corporation, or both. If you own shares in a mutual fund whose portfolio includes stocks that pay dividends, the dividend payments you receive are based on the number of fund shares you hold.
Distribution of part of a company's net profit to shareholders. Usually expressed as a number of cents per share.
a partial return of premium to policyholders.
The part of a company's after tax earnings which is distributed to the shareholders. The board of directors of the company decides how much dividend is paid and when. The dividend is neither automatic not guaranteed for ordinary shareholders. The dividend can be in the form of cash or shares.
A dividend is a payment made to a shareholder out of a company's earnings.
Short-term profits, stock dividends or interest income which funds distribute to shareholders.
(1) For investments, a share of a company's earnings that the company pays to the owners of its stock. Dividends paid in cash are called cash dividends. Dividends paid in the form of additional shares of stock are called stock dividends. (2) For participating insurance policies, a portion of an insurer's surplus paid to the owner of an individual participating life or annuity policy. Commonly referred to as a policy dividend. (3) For group insurance policies, a premium refund paid to the policyholder of a group insurance policy. See also experience refund. TO TOP
A Dividend is a payment distributed to shareholders at times and in amounts voted on by a company's (or a Mutual Fund's) board of directors. The Dividend may be in cash, in more shares of the company's Stock, or in shares of another company it owns.
A "extra" payment issued per share of stock. Think of it as profit-sharing, whereby a company will take part of its earnings and distribute the money on a per-share basis to its shareholders. Not all companies issue a dividend.
A company runs its trains for income and then may pay this money out to shareholders of that company as a dividend.
In insurance, this means a refund to the policyholder of that portion of their premium which is not needed to pay their share of the losses and expenses incurred during the policy period. Dividends are paid by mutual, participating stock companies and sometimes by reciprocals.
The return of part of the premium paid by a subscriber group.
The profits of a corporation which are distributed to its shareholders.
Distribution of a companyâ€(tm)s profits for a of a given period to the shareholders in cash and/or Stock.
A distribution by an issuer to holders of the issuer's stock.
Dividends are the portion of company profits that is distributed to its shareholders. The amount of dividends paid is proportional to the number of shares held. The declaration and payment of dividends are left at the discretion of the company's board of directors, whose decision is generally based on the company's financial results.
That part of a company's profits after tax which is distributed to shareholders - usually expressed in pence per share.
A portion of the profit of a limited liability company (corporation) paid out to its shareholders. From the shareholders' point of view, it is the return on their investment in the company’s stock. A stock sold for 20US$ a share with an annual dividend of 1US$ a share, yields the investor 5%. The rate of dividend is determined at the General Meeting on the proposal of the Board of Directors. Français: Dividende Español: Dividendo
The amount paid each quarter by a corporation to its stockholders for each share of stock.
The share of the credit union's divisible surplus remaining after they have paid all expenses.
A portion of profits a company or mutual fund pays to its shareholders.
Payment of income from a share of common or preferred stock.
Net earnings on securities in a fund's portfolio, paid to clients on a per share basis.
A payment of cash or stock from a company's earnings to each stockholder as declared by the company's board of directors.
A share of a company's profit that is distributed to its investors. Offering a dividend is a voluntary practice that companies often employ to provide an additional incentive for stockholders. Owners of stock or permanent life insurance may earn dividends based upon the issuing company's financial performance in any given year.
A dividend is the portion of company's earnings that is given to shareholders on a quarterly basis in the form of cash or stock.
A portion of the company's surplus that is distributed to the owners of participating policies. Dividends are not taxable (unless, if taken in cash, total dividends exceed all premiums paid). Dividends can be taken in cash, used to reduce the premium, left to accumulate at interest, or used to purchase paid-up additional insurance. Dividends are not guaranteed. With regard to mutual funds, dividends are income paid by a company or mutual fund to its shareholders. Mutual funds may receive income on common and preferred stock as well as income from income distributions, which may be taxable or tax-exempt, depending on the nature of the fund and its investments. (Also called "ordinary dividends.")
Amount The share of profits distributed to a stockholder.
Payments of the company's profits made to owners of the company and its shareholders. The dividend is paid according to the management's decision in cash or in other benefits.
A periodic payment made, at a company's discretion, to stockholders.
A distribution of profits of a company to the shareholders.
The cash sum paid periodically on a company security, such as a share. Ordinary share dividends are more variable since the shares represent the risk capital in a business and the dividend is only paid after prior claims have been met.
The portion of a company's profit paid to Common Stockholders and/or Preferred Stockholders.
An amount payable to shareholders from profits or distributable reserves. Dividends are normally paid in cash, but scrip dividends, paid by the issue of additional shares, are permissible. Listed companies usually declare two dividends each year, an interim dividend based on the mid-year profits, and a final dividend based on annual profit.
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Distribution of company profits to shareholders. The size of the dividend is proposed by the Board of Management and Supervisory Board and decided by the Annual Shareholders' Meeting. Dividend payments depend on the general business condition of a stock corporation and are therefore subject to fluctuations.
A distribution of part of a corporation's past profits to its stockholders. A dividend is not an expense on the corporation's income statement. To Top
that portion of the net profits officially declared by the board of directors for distribution to stockholders; paid at a fixed amount for each share of stock held at a specific time period. See yield.
A payment to owners of common or preferred stock. Dividends are usually paid out of the current earnings of a corporation. On preferred stock shares, the dividend is usually a fixed amount. On common stock shares, the dividend may vary with corporate earnings. Dividends are usually declared and paid quarterly.
this is a distribution that is made to creditors from any asset or income realisations in an administration under the Bankruptcy Act.
Part of the profits of a company distributed to its shareholders.
A share of company (or a mutual fund) profit distributed to holders of the company's common and preferred stocks (or the mutual fund unit) holders. A dividend on preferred stocks is normally at a fixed rate while a dividend on common stocks depends on the company's annual performance. Dividends are determined by the company's board of directors and may be paid in cash or in kind (stock dividend).
The sharing of a portion of the corporation's profits with it shareholders by the form of regular cash payments.
The payment designed by the board of directors of a company to be distributed pro rata among the shares outstanding. On preferred shares, it is usually a fixed amount. On common stocks, the dividends vary depending upon the fortunes of the company during the year and the amount of cash on hand.
Payment in cash or additional stock that a corporation makes to its shareholders.
a share in the annual profits of a limited company, paid to shareholders.
Amount a company distributes as a return to shareholders. Failure to pay is know as passing. UK dividends are usually paid twice a year and U.S. dividends quarterly.
A dividend is a payment, usually annual in nature, that your cash value life insurance policy earns. This dividend depends on how financially successful your life insurance provider was over the past year.
An amount returned to the holders of certain types of policy, by the insurance company, out of its earnings An annual payment by a company to its shareholders out of accumulated profits See also: Bonus
The amount a company pays to shareholders from after-tax earnings.
Payment to a shareholder of a portion of company profits.
A corporation’s distribution of profits to its stockholders.
Money made available to policyholders based on an insurance company's earnings and monetary surplus.
An annual increase (or decrease) in monthly annuities, expressed as a percentage, based on the previous year's investment experience. Each year's fixed dividend rate is applied to annuities being paid from the fixed trust fund, and each year's variable dividend is applied to the variable fund annuities in force.
A payment to stockholders out of retained earnings, which is usually in the form of cash.
The amount of money distrubuted to company shareholders out of net profits, usually biannually.
The money a credit union gives its members for keeping their money in the credit union. Dividends come from the extra money a credit union earns. Credit unions return all extra money to members because the members own the credit union. A bank gives its extra money, called "profit" to the stockholders that own it. But the stockholders don't have to keep their money in the bank.
Also called a policy dividend, is a refund of part of the premium paid to the policyholder. It is available on participating life insurance only. It varies year to year according to the expense experience of the insurer.
The payout from shares, expressed in pennies.
The payment determined by the Board of Directors to be distributed pro rata among the shareholders of a company. The dividend varies with the profits of the company and may not be distributed if business is poor or if the directors determine to withhold earnings to invest in plants and equipment. Sometimes a company will pay a dividend out of past profits even if it is not currently operating at a profit.
what is paid out of a company's net profit to its shareholders. Expressed as cents per share.
A share of a company's net profits paid to stockholders. View LEI Lesson(s) that address this term
An amount of money returned to the holder of a participating policy. The money is partial refund of the premium paid. It results from actual mortality, interest and expenses that were more favorable than expected when the premiums are set.
the share of profits made by a company to its shareholders. It is normally paid out of after-tax profits and generally relates to the half yearly or full year profit of the company. A dividend paid following the half yearly result is called the Interim Dividend while the dividend following the full year result is called the Final Dividend. The dividend will be announced as a payment of a certain number of cents per share.
A portion of a company's profits that are given to shareholders.
A refund of part of the premium paid to the policyholder. It is available on participating life insurance only. It varies year to year according to the expense experience of the insurer. Also known as: Policy Dividend.
A payment of cash or additional stock to shareholders as approved by the board of directors. Preferred shares usually have dividends that do not change.
A distribution of the earnings of a corporation, usually in the form of cash, stock, or property. The board of directors declares all dividends.
payments made out of profits to shareholders of a company
A taxable payment declared by a company's board of directors and given to its shareholders out of the company's current or retained earnings (earnings not paid out as dividends but instead reinvested in the core business), usually quarterly.
The share of profits distributed to shareholders of a publicly listed company.
A cash payment financed by profits that is designated by a company's board of directors to be distributed among stockholders.
That portion of a corporation's earnings which is paid to the stockholders.
A payment, usually made quarterly, by a corporation to common-stock holders. Equity mutual funds may pay dividends quarterly, twice a year, or annually. Bond funds typically pay dividends monthly though they are accrued daily.
A cash or share payment to shareholders. Ordinarily it is paid from the earnings or retained earnings of a company on a per share basis. Dividends are not deductible by the payor for tax purposes.
Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders. The amount you'll receive is based on the number of shares you own.
periodic corporate earnings distributed to stockholders in the form of money or stock
Payment made to the owners of common or preferred stock shares in a corporation. Cash dividends are paid out of corporate earnings and the percentage of earnings paid out varies from corporation to corporation. Generally, the percentage of corporate earnings paid out runs from 40 to 80 percent, but many times is zero, where the corporation keeps its entire earnings. A stock dividend pays the shareholders additional shares of stock or a fraction thereof, rather than cash. It is not mandatory for a company to distribute dividends.
A share in the profits of a company that is distributed among shareholders.
The sum distributed to each creditor in insolvencies.
The payment to stockholders of the current or accumulated earnings of a corporation, which is paid out proportionally based on the number of shares outstanding. Dividends are usually in the form of cash; however, they could be in the form of stock or property. lective Estate: In Florida, the value of ownership interests that the decedent had in various property types. Some of the property included in the elective estate: 1) all of the decedent's probate estate and all of the decedent's revocable trust estate; 2) the decedent's ownership percentage of joint accounts; and 3) the cash value of life insurance policies.
A distribution of cash (or sometimes stock) made by a company to its shareholders. More established companies tend to pay dividends regularly, while newer companies usually reinvest extra cash to help their businesses grow.
money paid to investors by a corporation; sometimes instead of cash the payment is in stock
A stockholder's pro-rata share in the profits of a corporation. Dividends are declared by the board of directors of a corporation.
That part of a company's annual distributable profits which is paid to the shareholders, usually expressed as an amount per share.
A share of profits received by a stockholder.
An amount of money paid to the policyholders of a mutual insurer because of their ownership interest. A stock corporation may also pay a dividend to its policyholders if it writes participating insurance. In either event, the amount is payable on the basis of certain savings in losses or expenses realized by the insurer on that participating class of business.
A proportion of net earnings paid periodically by the corporation to its stockholders as a return on their investment. Cash dividends are paid in cash, usually quarterly and often by check, and stock dividends are paid in additional shares of stock. Sometimes property dividends are paid; these are paid in the form of products or corporate property rather than cash or securities.
A disbursement, usually in the form of cash, of profits to the owners of your business. This is an after-tax expense of the business.
The share of a company's profit from the current year, or from reserves generated from previous years' profits, that the directors decide to distribute to ordinary shareholders. Ordinary equity dividends are payable from earnings after tax and after minority interest, extraordinary items and preference shares have been provided for. Dividends are approved at companies' general meetings. Interim dividends are part payments of the annual dividends.
Monies paid out to shareholders.
An amount of money returned to the holder of a participating life insurance policy. The money results from actual mortality, interest, and expenses that were more favorable than expected when the premiums were set. The amount of any dividend is set by the insurer based on the insurer's standards.
An amount paid to an entity’s owners out of surpluses or profits.
Money, shares or other assets that are distributed by a company to its shareholders.
Shares do not pay interest but a dividend, usually expressed in cents per share. This is the amount of earnings which the directors believe they are prudent to return to investors. Most companies retain the greater portion of their earnings, thus enhancing the underlying value of the shares.
An amount of money per-share declared by a company's board of directors to be distributed among shareholders. For preferred shares, it is generally a fixed amount. For common shares, the directors have the discretion as to whether dividends should be paid.
Payment by the Company to its shareholders of a portion of its earnings.
A portion of net revenue paid to stockholders by a corporation.
Portion of profits that a company or a mutual fund distributes to its shareholders or unit holders.
A portion of a company's or fund's earnings, cash flow, or capital distributed to shareholders in the form of cash or additional shares in the company or fund.
Distribution or payment of a mutual fund's net income (interest and dividend income less fund expenses) to its shareholders, whether paid in cash or reinvested to purchase additional fund shares. For taxable accounts, dividends are taxed as income in the year they are received, whether in cash or reinvested. Tax-exempt funds might distribute taxable dividends, though that is usually not their aim. They usually distribute tax-exempt (exempt-interest) dividends. For year-end tax reporting on taxable accounts, mutual funds include income dividends that are not tax-exempt dividends plus any short-term capital gain distributions in one category on your Form 1099-DIV as ordinary dividends. Income dividends paid by taxable money market funds are dividend income to shareholders, not interest income.
Although it implies earned income, it actually is nothing more than a return of part of the premium that was paid to the insurance company. For this reason, dividends are not generally taxable. p 150
A share of a company's profit distributed to shareholders. Dividends provide an income in addition to any capital growth and increase as the profitability of the company increases.
The portion of a company’s profit paid (usually in cash) to shareholders.
Share in a company's net profit paid out on equities, participation certificates, shares in cooperatives and dividend-right certificates. This type of instrument is therefore often referred to as dividend-bearing securities.
Cash payments made to stockholders as determined by a company's board of directors.
Return on part of the premium based upon the insurer's investment, mortality rate, and payment history. Dividends are not guaranteed.
Income paid on units out of fund's profits.
A portion of profits distributed by a corporation to its shareholders, some of which are taxable and some of which are not.
Profits of a firm that are distributed or given out to its investors (stockholders).
The sum distributed to each creditor during insolvency in settlement of their debts. A dividend is normally expressed as a percentage of the debt or "x" pence in the £.
Return of a portion of one's premium, which is issued after the final payroll audit and usually 18 months or so after the close of the policy period.
The amount paid out per share. Usually described as a percentage of the face value (the original price) of one share. So a 10% dividend on a £2.00 share would be 20p.
Among other things, a share embodies rights to the assets of a public limited company. If the company makes a net profit, the shareholder is entitled to some of this, in proportion to the par value of the share. This share is called the dividend.
Reward for investors in a company - a share in the profits.
The proportion of profits which is paid out to share holders in a company. This is prorated by class of security
A specified amount paid to common or preferred shareholders from a company's earnings.
Distributions to policyholders of participating policies as declared by the board of directors.
A share of earnings paid to a stockholder by a corporation.
A distribution of income from investments to shareholders.
a sum distributed to unsecured creditors in an insolvency. Distribution is made pro rata with reference to the value of admitted claims
A participating compensation plan that offers profit sharing for many insureds. Workers compensation premiums are based upon statewide averages of accident frequency and severity. Insureds who demonstrate a lower than average number of losses and meet specific criteria can be given the opportunity to share in the profits of the company.
A payment from a company's profits to its stockholders.
The proportionate amount of company earnings issued to the holder of the corresponding shares of stock. Decided upon by the Board of Directors, the amounts are typically paid quarterly.
That part of a company’s profits which is distributed among shareholders, usually expressed in rupee per share or percentage to paid up capital.
The portion of a company's profit that is distributed to shareholders.
A Dividend is the profit paid out to a shareholder after tax.
A policy holder's share in the insurer's divisible surplus fund apportioned for distribution, which may take the form of a refund of part of the premium on a participating policy.
a payout to shareholders determined by a Board of Directors.
A company may only make a dividend to its shareholders out of profits. Dividend is usually paid to shareholders in proportion to their shareholdings, usually expressed as a percentage of paid-up capital of the company.
A refund of excess premium paid to the owner of a participating life insurance certificate
A sum of money paid to shareholders by a company as a reward for investing. It comes out of the company’s net profit.
a reward paid to a shareholder.
A distribution of net earnings by a corporation to it's stockholders.
A share of a company's net profits distributed by the company to its stockholders.
The distribution of profits by a company to its shareholders. The dividend may be passed or cut if profits fall. The technical term for the coupon on gilts is also dividend.
The earnings a company distributes to its stockholders, either in cash or stock. Dividends to preferred stockholders, calculated at a contractually agreed rate, may be paid currently or may accumulate (See Accumulated Dividend).
The earnings of a corporation passed on to shareholders.
The portion of the company's earnings that is paid to stockholders.
Payment of ordinary income to an investor who owns shares of a mutual fund.
A sum paid to shareholders out of profits.
The payout from a company of a portion of its earnings to its shareholders in proportion to the number of shares the shareholder owns.
A corporation's pro-rata payment to its shareholders.
The part of the company's net profits distributed to shareholders. Shareholders determine the dividend at the General Shareholders' Meeting after approval of the financial statements and the allocation of earnings proposed by the Management Board in agreement with the Supervisory Board.
Payment or distribution of profits or earnings to shareholders.
An amount of money returned to the policyholder. Operating as a mutual life insurance company, the money is considered a refund of the premium overcharge. It results from actual mortality, interest, and expenses that were more favorable than expected when the premiums were established.
Refer to distributions made by a corporation to its shareholders. The shareholders can be common or preferred. Dividends are usually paid in cash. However, dividends are sometimes paid in stock. There have been situations where the dividend was paid in product or a processed good such as a precious metal.
Distribution of part of a company's net profit to shareholders of the company. Usually expressed as cents per share. Often paid in the form of interim and final dividends.
Dividend cover shows the number of times the profit covers the dividend amount. It is calculated by dividing profit by dividend.
The name comes from the arithmetic operation of division: if / = then is the dividend, the divisor, and the quotient. In the United States, credit unions generally use the term "dividends" to refer to interest payments they make to depositors. These are not dividends in the normal sense and are not taxed as such; they are just interest payments. Credit unions call them dividends since, as credit unions are owned by their members, interest payments are effectively payments to owners. In the United Kingdom, consumer co-operative societies use the term "dividend" for profit-sharing payments to their members. Unlike joint stock company dividends, these payments are made in proportion to a members' spending with the co-operative society, not the number of shares they hold in it.
Part of a company's profits which is paid out to its shareholders, usually twice a year by way of an interim dividend and a final dividend. The payment is usually expressed as a cash amount per share.
A portion of the premium returned to the policyholder under a participating policy. Characteristic of life insurance policies.
The payment of part of the after-tax earnings of a company to its shareholders.
The amount of money an insurance company may decide to distribute to policyholders.
A distribution of money or property paid by the corporation to a shareholder. These distributions are subject to a double tax; both the corporation and the dividend recipient must pay federal taxes on these earnings.
Payments to stockholders, usually quarterly, as a return on their investment.
Proportional share of profit which is payable to holders of a security or a fund unit.
The return of a portion of the premium to a policyowner by a participating mutual or stock insurer. Dividends paid to policyowners are not typically taxable since they are a return of premium and not considered a gain. These dividends may be: (1)taken as cash, (2)applied against the premium, (3)used to purchase more insurance coverage, (4)left on deposit with the insurance company to earn interest, or (5)used to purchase one year of term life insurance. Return to the top
The amount of a company's after-tax earnings which it pays to shareholders.
The share of profit payable to shareholders on their shares.
cash payment made to the owner of a stock.
(1) A return of part of the premium based on the insurer's financial performance. Dividends are not guaranteed. This is also called a premium refund. (2) A periodic payment paid by a business to a stockholder.
Income paid to shareholders by the company they invest in.
A portion of the company's profit that is distributed to shareholders in proportion to the number of shares they hold.
Money paid to shareholders. Back to the Top
Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act it refers to those monies paid by a Trustee in Bankruptcy to the creditors.
A distribution of profits to company shareholders, usually shown in pence per share. Dividends are paid at the company's discretion. They may be distributed as cash, scrip or enhanced scrip.
Distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to shareholders. Dividends are usually paid in cash and are subject to tax.
The cash distribution to shareholders out of company profits, usually paid twice yearly. Not all companies pay dividends.
Any sum distributed to unsecured creditors in an insolvency.
Shareholders funds distributed to shareholders. Dividend per share is the total dividend to be paid divided by the number of shares on issue.
Payout or return on any give wager or bet.
A cash bonus or other distribution made by a company to its shareholders and applicable to every share that they hold in relation to that company. Spread bets in relation to individual equities do not qualify for dividends.
A return of part of the premium on participating insurance that is based on the insurer's investment, mortality, and expense experience. Dividends are not guaranteed.
a portion of the after-tax profits paid out to the owners of a business as a return on their investment.
that portion of a companyâ€(tm)s earnings paid to each shareholder.
The proportion of a company's net earnings paid to its shareholders.
A dividend is a portioned distribution of a company's earnings, cash flow or capital to shareholders, in either cash or additional stock. Dividends are declared by the Board of Directors.
The proportional share of a bankrupt's estate paid out by the trustee to creditors who have proven claims against that estate.
Although a stockholder is not entitled to any regular payment most stocks provide for the payment of a cash dividend - although at the discretion of the company's management. The dividend is the amount of a company's profits that the board of directors decides to distribute to ordinary stockholders. The dividend is normally expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the ordinary share capital or as an absolute amount per share. For example, if a company has issued equity of £10m in the form of 500,000 £20 shares and the directors decide to distribute £1m, then they would declare a dividend of 10%, or £2 per share.
Portion of a company's earnings paid to stockholders. Clients who have buy positions in share contracts are not entitled to dividend payments
Income that is paid to the owner of a bond.
An amount paid to shareholders in a corporation out of the corporation's profit or surplus.
A distribution of part of a companyâ€(tm)s profit, to shareholders. A dividend is usually expressed as cents per share. The directors of the company determine what proportion (if any) of the profits are to be distributed to shareholders as dividends.
(1) A return of part of the premium on participating insurance to reflect the difference between the premium charged and the combination of actual mortality, expense and investment experience. Such premiums are calculated to provide some margin over the anticipated cost of the insurance protection. (2) In capital stock companies, a share of the profits distributed to stockholders.
A portion of company earnings that is paid the investors in that company's Stock. The dividend can be given in the form of additional company stock or straight cash payment. The dividend must be declared by the company's board of directors.
In stock market terms, dividends are the payments to shareholders from profits on a per-share basis. In mutual fund terms, dividends are paid out of the income generated from the fund's investments.
A sum paid by a company to a shareholder as a direct financial reward for holding the company's shares. It is the income received from an investment in the company's shares.
The part of a company`s after tax earnings that is paid out to shareholders.
Any sum distributed to unsecured creditor in an insolvency.
A corporation's distribution of earnings to its shareholders.
Payments by a company to its stockholders. A dividend is usually a portion of profits. Payment of dividends on common stock is generally discretionary. Dividends to common-stock shareholders may be withheld if business is poor or if the corporation's directors decide to retain earnings to invest in business operations.
The portion of a premium returned on a participating basis.
A refund of part of the annual premium, which is left over after the company has set aside the necessary reserve.
A dividend on participating life insurance contracts is a refund of that part of the premium paid at the beginning of the year which still remains after the company has set aside the necessary reserve and made deductions for claims and expenses. The dividend may also include a share of the company's investment, mortality, and operating profits.
Distribution of earnings paid out to shareholders. With mutual funds and ETFs, dividends can be a result of capital gains, interest income, or dividends paid to the fund itself by securities within the portfolio. Dividends are often paid quarterly, but the frequency can be less and is determined by fund management.
For stock investors, a distribution of company profits. Not all companies declare dividends. Many instead reinvest profits to grow the business.
A dividend is a per share payment that a company has the option to declare. Essentially, dividends are a way for a company to share their profits with its owners, the shareholders. Public companies are not required to declare dividends.
A portion of the premium which may be distributed to a Disability Policyholder or Safety Group policyholder.
Policyholder's share in the insurer's divisible surplus funds apportioned for distribution. May take the form of a refund of part of the premium of a participating policy.
Periodic distribution of earnings to shareholders usually in the form of money or stock. The amount is decided by the board of directors.
The payment of money or other property by a Corporation to its shareholders. The making of this payment is at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.
See "Policyholder dividend".
Money earned on stock holdings; usually, it represents a share of profits paid in proportion to the share of ownership.
Distributions given to a corporation's shareholders out of the company's current or retained earnings. Certain distributions commonly called dividends are actually interest income. You must report as interest so-called "dividends" on deposits or on share accounts in cooperative banks, credit unions, domestic building and loan associations, domestic savings and loan associations, federal savings and loan associations, and mutual savings banks.
Part of the distributable earnings of a company which is payable to shareholders for each share.
The payment to shareholders in a company of their portion of a company's distributed profits. The portion is based on relative shareholdings.
A portion of a company's profit paid to common and preferred shareholders. A stock selling for $20 a share with an annual dividend of $1 a share yields the investor 5%.
A payment to stockholders either in cash or stock.
Cash payment made to the shareholders out of the profits of the company.
Payment by an organisation to its shareholders.
A payment of profits of a company to its shareholders.
A cash or other distribution to preferred or common stockholders.
In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company it is the division of the profits among the stockholders of the company. A refund of part of the premium on a participating life insurance policy. It is a share of the surplus earned apportioned for distribution and reflects the difference between the premium charged and the actual experience.
An amount distributed out of a company's profits to its shareholders in proportion to the number of shares they hold.
A taxable payment declared or recommended by a company's board of directors and provided to its shareholders out of the company's current or retained earnings.
A dividend is a distribution of money or property by a corporation to its shareholder. Dividends are paid out of the corporation's net profit. If there is no profit, dividends cannot be paid.
Cash distributed to shareholders in proportion to the quantity of shares possessed that arise from profits generated by a company during a particular period. Corporate Law indicates that the company must distribute a minimum dividend equal to 25% of the net profit verified during each accounting year.
Income paid by a company or mutual fund to its shareholders. Mutual funds may receive dividends on common and preferred stock, as well as from income investments. This income may be distributed to shareholders in income distributions, which may be taxable or tax-exempt, depending on the nature of the fund and its investments. (Also called "ordinary dividends.")
Distribution of earnings to shareholders, the amount is decided by the company's board of directors and is usually paid quarterly. Dividends must be declared as income in the year they are received.
a payment made by a company to a stockholder to share in the company's profits.
An amount paid each year by companies to its shareholders as an incentive to own its stock.
The distribution of corporate profits in cash or stock to shareholders, usually paid quarterly.
Payment to shareholders from or out of current or past earnings.
A pro rata portion of earnings distributed in cash by a corporation to its stockholders. In preferred stock, dividends are usually fixed; with common shares, dividends may vary with the fortunes of the company.
A cash return on the investments made by the life insurance company if the company chooses to do this.
A dividend is a distribution of money or property paid by the corporation out of the corporation's profits to shareholders. Dividend payments are subject to double taxation, the corporation pays tax on its profits and the dividend recipient must pay income taxes on the dividend payment, the same money is taxed twice. The directors of the corporation decide if a dividend payment is to be made.
Dividend is a distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to shareholders in the form of cash or stock. Typically, a Dividend is paid out in cash quarterly by the company.
A payment declared by a company’s board of directors and given to its shareholders out of the company's current earnings. This usually happens four times a year. It can be a payment of cash, more stock, or property.
A sum of money paid out to a shareholder from the stock's profits.
A sum of money, determined by a company's directors, paid to shareholders of a corporation out of earnings
The distribution to creditors of the bankruptcy estate's assets made according to the schedule set forth in the Bankruptcy Code. No dividend in any amount less than $5 should be distributed by the trustee to any creditor unless authorized by order of the court.
a payment in cash or stock to a stockholder when a company earns a profit.
1. A company's payment of profits to its stockholders. 2. A mutual fund's payment of profits to its shareholders. 3. A return of part of the premium on participating insurance to reflect the difference between the premium charged and the combination of actual mortality, expense and investment experience.
An amount of money available in cash or as additional benefits under certain types of life insurance policies. The amount available is a partial refund of premiums paid when experience under the policies, as a group, are more favorable than originally anticipated. J K M N O X Y Z
An amount of money or stock that a corporation pays to its shareholders.
A payment or distribution of income or earnings by securities of stock or bonds.
This is a portion of the company's post-tax profits shared out to shareholders,normally as pence per share.
Portion of earnings paid to a shareholder by a corporation.
Distribution of earnings to shareholders, prorated by class of security and paid in the form of money, stock, scrip, or, rarely, company products or property.
The portion of a corporation's after-tax accounting profit that's paid to shareholders or owners. Corporate managers usually try to pay the shareholders some minimum dividend that's comparable to returns from other financial markets -- such as the interest on government securities or corporate bonds -- to keep the owners from selling off the company's stock. That portion of after-tax accounting profit that's not paid out as dividends is typically invested in capital.
A 'dividend' paid to the unitholders on the basis of the income and realised capital gains accruing to an investment fund. The size of the distribution is determined by the fund management company.
A distribution of corporationâ–“s earnings to its shareholders.
Part of a company's profits paid to shareholders as a reward for their investment in the company.
The proportion of a company's profit that it pays to its shareholders, usually declared as a dividend per share. Vodafone dividends are usually paid twice a year: interim dividends based on half-year results and final dividends based on full-year results.
A per-share payment designated by a company's board of directors to be distributed among shareholders. For preferred shares, it is generally a fixed amount. Dividends for tax purposes are grossed up to 125% and the dividend tax credit is applied 13.33%.
A share of profits that is paid by a publicly listed company to a shareholder. Dividends are one of the income sources you will be asked about when applying for a home loan.
Income paid by corporations to their shareholders.
A distribution of all or part of the net earnings of a corporation to its shareholders.
The cash payment per share made by the company to its shareholders every quarter. It is usually the part of profits that was not reinvested in the company. Dividends are taxed as income, not capital gains.
The payment authorized by the board of directors of a corporation to be distributed to shareholders of record.
A share in company profits, usually paid annually, and related to the number of ordinary shares held. Usually expressed as a value of the shares held e.g. 5p per share.
Portion of company's profits paid to shareholders.
Funds paid to members based on account size and rates declared regularly (monthly, quarterly or annually) by the board of directors for various types of accounts. A dividend represents the payment by the credit union to the member for use of the member's funds.
The amount returned to a policyholder by an insurance company out of its earnings.
The pro-rata distribution of a corporation's net income as authorized by the board of directors. Dividends are usually made from current earnings. However, they may be made from past earnings if the company is not presently making a profit. Even if the company is making a profit, the board of directors may decide to invest in additional locations, equipment or expansion and not declare a dividend.
decimal Price The share of profits distributed to a holder usually on a "per share" basis.
Dividend A dividend is the distribution of earnings to shareholders. A portion of a company's profit paid to common and preferred shareholders. Although dividends might seem attractive, they are not to all investors as they are considered taxable income. Dividends are typically paid by larger companies while smaller companies that are growing tend to reinvest their earnings rather than pay them out. As a real world simulation, Marketocracy takes into account dividends, which are credited on the dividends column in the ledger for the corresponding fund.
This is a payment declared by a companyâ€(tm)s board of directors and given to its shareholders out of the companyâ€(tm)s current or retained earnings. Although usually given as cash (cash dividend), it can also take the form of stock (stock dividend). Also called a Payout.
A distribution of money or other property made by a corporation to its shareholders out of its earnings and profits.
A distribution of a corporations earnings. Dividends may be in the form of cash, stock, or property (securities owned by a corporation). The board of directors must declare a dividend before it can be paid, which usually occurs quarterly.
The return of part of the policy's premium for a policy issued on a participating basis by either a mutual or stock insurer. A portion of the surplus paid to the stockholders of a corporation.
The amount of a company's net profits that is paid to its shareholders, usually every six months.
A distribution of the earnings of a corporation. Dividends may be in the form of cash, stock or property. All dividends must be declared by the board of directors. Syn. stock dividend. See also dividend yield.
A distribution of money to shareholders. Dividends can come from shares of stock or through a mutual fund. Dividends can take place on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annual basis.
A portion of a company's income that is paid out to shareholders on a quarterly or annual basis. Dividends are declared by the Board of Directors.
An amount distributed from a company's net profits to its shareholders. This amount is announced before it is paid and is distributed to shareholders of record on a per share basis.
A cash payment, using profits, announced by a company's board of directors and distributed among stockholders. Dividends may be in the form of cash, stock, or property. All dividends must be declared by the board of directors.
An annual or six monthly payment made by a company to its shareholders, as a division of profits.
distribution of earnings to shareholders, generally paid quarterly.
The distribution of part of a company's net profits to shareholders, i.e. the income you earn for investing in shares.
The agreed payout or return on any bet.
A portion of a company's profit paid out to common and preferred shareholders, the amount having been decided on by the company's board of directors. A dividend may be in the form of cash or in additional stock. A preferred dividend is usually a fixed amount, while a common dividend fluctuates according to the earnings of the company.
The amount paid out on a winning or placed horse/greyhound in a racing event and the winning team or player in a sports betting event.
A sum distributed to the creditors of the company.
The periodic, usually quarterly, payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, generally expressed as dividend per share. Dividends represent earnings that are not reinvested by the corporation. Some stocks pay no dividends and others, such as utility companies pay substantial ones that represent a large portion of the total return a shareholder will get from his investment. Dividends are a type of distribution and are usually taxable in year received.
Amount of net profits distributed to a company's stockholders.
Income you get from a share holding representing your part of the profits.
A distribution of the company's earnings to shareholders, usually consisting of stock dividends, interest on bonds, or short-term capital gains on the sale of securities usually paid quarterly in the form of cash or stock.
The income from a share investment. Most companies pay dividends out of their profits twice a year, but they don't have to. The mid-year payment is known as the interim dividend, and the end-of-year payment is called the final dividend. Dividends may be quoted gross - before tax has been deducted - or net - after tax has been deducted, but they are paid out net. Dividend cover The number of times over a company can pay its dividend out of its earnings. It's one measure of the financial strength of a company.
The distribution of earnings paid to shareholders by corporations.
A distribution of income to the fund's shareholders. Dividends are taxable in the year they are received whether the distribution is reinvested or taken in cash. Qualified dividends are taxed at a maximum rate of fifteen percent. Dividends received in a tax-deferred account are nontaxable.
Money paid out by a company to a shareholder out of accumulated profits. An income tax credit equal to 10% is assumed to have been paid by the company when dividends are paid out.
an amount paid by limited companies to their shareholders.
Dividends is the money distributed to the owners of a business as profits.
Periodic distribution of earnings to stockholders, in the form of cash or additional shares of stock.
Portion of acompany's net profit to be paid out per share. This is determined by a resolution of the comapny's General Meeting (Assembly) of the Shareholders.
Corporations may pay out part of their earnings as dividends to you and other shareholders as a return on your investment. Share dividends, which are generally paid yearly, are in the form of cash.
A proportionate distribution of profits made in the form of a money payment to shareholders, by a for-profit corporation. Dividends are declared by a company's board of directors.
Payment to owners by the company.
A stockholder's share of the profits of a corporation. An insurance dividend is not a true dividend but a return of premium. Dividends from a savings and loan association or credit union are interest, not dividends.
A return of part of the premium based on the insurance company's investments and expenses.
Distribution of profits made by a company if it chooses to do so.
The distribution of current or accumulated earnings to the shareholders of a corporation pro rata based on the number of shares owned. Dividends are usually issued in cash, but may be issued in the form of stocks or property.
A payment by a corporation to its stockholders, usually representing a share in the company's earnings.
An amount of money returned to the holder of a participating policy that represents a partial refund of the premium paid. The money results from an actual investment, mortality, and expense experience that is more favorable than assumed when the premiums were set.
A distribution of company Earnings to shareholders. Dividends are typically paid to you in cash or stock. You may choose automatic Dividend Reinvestment to buy more shares.
The sum paid by the company to its shareholders as their direct financial reward from holding the company’s shares. It is the income received from an investment in the company’s shares.
The payment designated by the Board of Directors to be distributed pro rata among the shares outstanding. On preferred shares, it is generally a fixed amount. On common shares, the dividend varies with the fortunes of the company and the amount of cash on hand, and may be omitted if business is poor or the directors determine to withhold earnings to invest in plant and equipment. Sometimes a company will pay a dividend out of past earnings even if it is not currently operating at a profit.
A return of premium, calculated after policy expiration, based on the over-all performance of the insurance company or of a group of insureds. Dividends cannot be guaranteed in advance, although they are often shown on proposals for insurance.
a payment--usually made quarterly--to shareholders of a corporation. The board of directors of the company is the group that decides whether there should be a dividend payment.
Distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, cash flow or capital to shareholders, in cash or additional stock.
A payment to a shareholder of his proportion of the profits of a company / A payment to the holder of a life assurance policy of his share of the company's surplus (U.S.).
This is the income you receive as a shareholder from a company. It is a share of the profits made by a company that it has chosen to distribute to its shareholders. Returns vary from year to year depending on the company's profits or operational strategy.
A share of a company's earnings paid to each shareholder.
Distribution of cash by a corporation to its stockholders
Payment of profit to the shareholders. Cash dividend is paid out in monetary form. Stock/share dividend is paid out in the form of stocks. With dividends the shareholder chooses between a cash or stock dividend or a combination of the two. Dividends are normally paid out on an annual basis. Payments which are made in the interim are known as interim dividends.
The distribution of current or accumulated earnings of a corporation to its shareholders based on the number of shares owned.
Distribution of earnings to members, prorated by class of security and paid in the form of money. The amount is determined by the Board of Directors and is usually quarterly.
Stock investors may receive payments distributed by a company on a per-share basis. Mutual fund shareholders may be paid dividends from the income generated by the fund's investments.
Distribution of earnings to shareholders, prorated by class of security. The amount is decided by the board of directors and is usually paid twice a year.
Distribution of part of a company's profits to shareholders expressed as a number of cents per share. A dividend yield is the dividend expressed as a percentage of the last sale price for the share. Companies typically pay dividends twice yearly – an ‘interim' dividend and a ‘final' dividend.
Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders from past and current earnings. The amount an investor receives is based on the number of shares owned.
1. The profits of a corporation as distributed to a shareholder. 2. A share of a fund.
a periodic payout of profits given to investors
distribution to a shareholder based on investment or ownership. Courts sometimes use the term "patronage dividends" when referring to patronage refunds, which are distributions of net margins according to patronage.
A taxable share of the profits of a corporation that is distributed to shareholders.
a payment to shareholders of a corporation, either cash or stock, usually quarterly, and subject to the decision of the board of directors
The part of a company's after-tax earnings which is distributed to shareholders, generally in a cash payment. Tate & Lyle currently pays dividends twice a year: the interim, for the six months to September, is paid in January, and the final, for the six months to March, is paid in August.
A cash payment, financed by profits, that is designated by the company's board of directors to distribute among stockholders.
A Dividend is the distribution of a company’s net profits to its shareholders.
A percentage of a company's after-tax profits paid to shareholders.
A portion of company's quarterly profit paid to its shareholders in the form of cash or stock.
A share of profits issued to the holders of shares in a corporation and dividends can be paid in shares of stock or other property such as shares in a subsidiary or parent company.
A payment of cash from a company's profits to its shareholders.
A return of part of the premium on participating insurance, which reflects the difference between the premium charged and the combination of actual mortality payouts, expenses, and investments experienced by the company. Such premiums are calculated to provide some margin over the anticipated cost of the insurance protection.
That part of a company's profits after tax distributed to shareholders, usually expressed in pence per share. See Final Dividend and Interim Dividend.
distribution of earnings to shareholders in the form of cash or stock. The amount is decided by the board of directors and is usually paid quarterly.
Dividends are cash payments credited to whole life policies generally as a percentage of current cash value. They are not guaranteed. Dividends are paid by mutual insurance companies and are considered to be a return of excess premium payments. Dividends can be used to increase cash value, reduce the current premium, or buy additional paid up insurance.
The payment by the company to its shareholders of a proportion of the profits earned during the financial period. Usually paid as an interim dividend at mid year and a final dividend once the final business accounts are prepared and the results are known.
Distribution of earnings to shareholders. In credit unions, it's the money paid to members for deposits, similar to the interest banks pay to their customers for deposits
Payment by a company to its shareholders usually out of net profit or retained earnings.
A portion of earnings paid to the owners of a credit union or corporation . (A credit union's owners are called members; a corporation's owners are called shareholders . Credit unions and banks both pay savers a percentage of the money in their savings accounts . Credit unions call this payment a dividend because their members are, by definition, owners. Banks call this payment interest because their customers are not, by definition, owners. Bank dividends go to shareholders.) The board of directors decides what the dividend rate, or percentage, will be. Dividend payments are usually added directly to an account balance . But sometimes a corporation will issue dividends in the form of more stock in the company.
Mutual funds typically distribute corporate dividends they receive annually (sometimes more frequently). Dividends are a return on your investment, and are taxable as current income (unless held in a non-taxable account, such as an IRA).
Distribution of a company's earnings to shareholders, generally on a quarterly basis, paid in cash or additional shares of the company's stock. The dividend amount per share is decided by the company's board of directors. Dividends must be declared as income by the shareholder in the year received.
A dividend is the distribution of profits to a company's shareholders. The primary purpose of any business is to create profit for its owners, and the dividend is the most important way the business fulfills this mission. When a company earns a profit, some of this money is typically reinvested in the business and called retained earnings, and some of it can be paid to its shareholders as a dividend. Paying dividends reduces the amount of cash available to the business, but the distribution of profit to the owners is, after all, the purpose of the business.
Distribution of earnings to shareholders by a corporation, the amount is decided by the company's board of directors and is usually paid quarterly. Dividends are considered income for tax purposes.
The amount of a company's earnings paid to its stockholders.
payment to shareholders from a company's after-tax earnings.
A per-share payment designated by a company's board of directors to be distributed among shareholders. For preferred shares, it is generally a fixed amount. For common shares, the dividend varies with the fortunes of the company and the amount of cash on hand. It may be omitted if business is poor or the directors withhold earnings to invest in plant and equipment.
Once a company starts making more money than it is spending and has reached profitability, there are two things that can be done with the money that is generated: retain the earnings for future investment, or declare a dividend to pay back the owners of the company for their investment.
A share of the company earnings paid out quarterly to stockholders, usually in cash, but sometimes in the form of additional shares of stock.
Periodic payments by the company to shareholders to distribute surplus revenue pro rata to their shareholders. Under the Companies Act 1985 the payments must be made from distributable profits.
A payment to the shareholders of the company which provides them with a return on their investment.
Distribution of a company's earnings to its shareholders, usually in the form of a quarterly check. The company's board of directors authorize and determine the amount of the dividend. Dividends are taxed as income in the year they are received by the shareholder. A mutual fund dividend is paid out of income and the shareholder's tax is dependent on whether the distributions originated from interest income, capital gains, or dividends received by the fund. See: Cash Dividend; Cum-Dividend; Dividend Record; Dividend Reinvestment Plan; Dividends Payable; Equalizing Dividend; Ex-Dividend; Extra Dividend; Omitted Dividend; Stock Dividend
Dividends are the part of a company's profits that are paid to the shareholders.
A payment made by a company to its shareholders. The size of the payment is usually determined by the size of the company's profits and is usually paid twice a year, although a company does not have to pay a dividend at all.
The proportion of the earnings of a corporation distributed to stockholders, representing their profits in the enterprise, usually declared at regular intervals, the disbursements of which can be cash, regular or irregular and extra, script, interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing; stock; and property
The part of a company's profits that you may receive if you are a shareholder of the company. Preferred shares earn a set dividend, while the dividends for common shares vary with the company's profits. Companies are under no legal obligation to pay dividends to their shareholders.
The distribution of (post-tax) earnings to shareholders declared by the board of directors of a corporation to be paid per share to the shareholders. Dividends are usually paid in cash, but can be paid in stock or by means of stock and cash.
A payment to shareholders of moneys earned by a fund. Dividends must be declared as income in the year in which they are received.
A distribution of part of a company’s profit to its shareholders. Most dividends are paid in cash, although some are paid in the form of additional shares of stock.
A dividend is a distribution of a company's earnings to shareholders. The company's board of directors determines the distribution amount and it is normally paid on a quarterly basis by check. Shareholders must declare dividends as income in the year that they are received. The shareholder tax on mutual fund dividends is dependent on whether the distributions resulted from capital gains or interest income.
When companies pay part of their profits to shareholders, those profits are called dividends. A mutual fund's dividend is money paid to shareholders that comes from the investment income the fund has earned. This amount is announced before it is paid and is distributed to shareholders of record on a per share basis. Dividends may be in the form of cash, stock or property. All dividends must be declared by the board of directors.
A payment in cash or security that a company makes to shareholders out of the company's earnings.
Cash or stock distribution paid to holders of common stock. REITs must pay at least 90 percent of their taxable income in the form of dividends.
A distribution of the earnings of a corporation declared by a company's board of directors and given to its shareholders out of the company's current or retained earnings. Usually quarterly. Usually given as cash (cash dividend), but it can also take the form of stock (stock dividend) or other property. Also called payout.
(1) A refund of excess premium paid to the owner of an individual participating life insurance policy. Such a dividend is paid out of an insurer's divisible surplus. Also called a policy dividend or a policyowner dividend. (2) The portion of a group insurance premium that is returned to a group policyholder whose claims experience is better than had been expected when the premium was calculated. Also called experience rating refund, experience refund, and retroactive rate reduction. (3) A periodic payment paid by a business to a stockholder. A dividend paid in cash is called a cash dividend. A dividend paid in the form of additional shares of stock is called a stock dividend.
A cash or stock payment that is designated by a company's board of directors to be distributed amongst its stockholders. On preferred shares, it is generally a fixed amount. On common shares, the dividend varies with the success of the company and the discretion of the board of directors. Dividends may be omitted if business is poor or the directors determine to retain earnings.
A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders that is a portion of the profits of the company. The amount to be paid is determined by the board of directors, and dividends may be paid even during a time when the company is not performing profitably. Mutual funds also pay dividends. These monies are paid from the income earned on the investments of the mutual fund. Dividends are paid on a schedule, such as quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Dividends may be paid directly to the investor or reinvested into more shares of the company's stock. Even if dividends are reinvested, the individual is responsible for paying taxes on the dividends. Unfortunately, dividends are not guaranteed and may vary each time they are paid.
Distribution of earnings to shareholders of corporations and mutual funds, or life insurance policyowners, generally paid in the form of money or stock.
a share of earnings distributed to shareholders of a credit union
Portion of a company's earnings paid to shareholders. Dividends are usually paid on a quarterly basis.
A part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholder if the corporation decides on giving out dividends.
A share of profits paid to a stockholder.
a company’s payout to shareholders from its after-tax profits
A per-share payment designated by a company's board of directors to be distributed among shareholders. For preferred shares, it is generally a fixed amount, whilst for common shares, the dividend varies with the fortunes of the company and the amount of cash on hand. It may not be paid if profits were thin or if the directors decide to invest the money back into the organisation
A payment to a SHAREHOLDER, representing a distribution of the company's profits. Shareholders normally receive two dividends each year: an interim (provisional) dividend and a final dividend. See also: CUM DIVIDEND, EX DIVIDEND.
Money which is paid by a company or unit trust manager to a shareholder or unit holder. The payment is made out of accumulated profits.
A distribution of the earnings of a corporation Dividends may be in the form of cash, stock or property (other securities owned by the corporation). A dividend can only be paid by declaration of the board of directors of the corporation. Ex-Dividend Date: Four business days before the record date. On the ex-dividend date the purchase of stock no longer carries with it the right to receive the dividend previously declared. Record Date: Stockholders owning the stock on the record date are entitled to receive a dividend. In order to be listed as an owner on the corporate books on the record date, the investor must have bought the stock before the ex-dividend date. Payment Date: The day on which a stockholder of record will receive his or her dividend.
Distribution of earnings to shareholders, usually paid in the form of money or stock (see Stock Dividend).
The payments designated by the Board of Directors to be distributed pro-rata among the shares outstanding. On preferred shares, it is generally a fixed amount. On common shares, the dividend varies with the fortune of the company and the amount of cash on hand and may be omitted if business is poor or if the Directors determine to withhold earnings to invest in capital expenditures or research and development.
An amount determined by a company's board of directors and paid out to holders of the company's common and/or preferred shares. A dividend may be paid in cash or in additional shares. While dividends on common shares fluctuate with the profitability of the company, dividends on preferred shares are usually fixed.
That part of a company's profits paid out to the shareholders. The amount of the dividend is proposed by the Managing Board of a company and approved in a resolution by the shareholders' meeting.
A taxable payment given to your shareholders out of the company's earnings, usually on a quarterly basis. Dividends are most often given as cash (cash dividend), but can also take the form of stock (stock dividend).