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How to pronounce dividends

IPA transcription: ['dɪvɪ,dɛndz]

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Noun

  • that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly

  • a number to be divided by another number

  • a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)

Usage examples

  • This is different than common stock, which has variable dividends that are never guaranteed.
  • The move paid immediate dividends and relegation was avoided comfortably.
  • Dividends in excess of the retained equity are returned to the members.
  • Dividends were therefore paid to whoever held the certificate.
  • Legislation provides for transfer of interest, dividends, and capital.
  • Companies that pay consistent and predictable dividends tend to have less volatile share prices.
  • Some examples are stock splits, dividends, mergers and acquisitions, rights issues and spin offs.
  • Revivo paid off dividends and was once again the league leading goal scorer.