Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
dividend — div·i·dend / di və ˌdend/ n 1: the part of corporate net earnings distributed usu. periodically (as quarterly) to stockholders in the form of cash, additional shares, or property either as a set amount per share or a percentage of par value… … Law dictionary
dividend — a distribution of the profits of a company among its members or shareholders. Glossary of Business Terms A portion of a company s profit paid to common shareholders and preferred shareholders. A stock selling for $20 a share with an annual… … Financial and business terms
dividend — 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. However, they may be issued in the form of stock or property. The… … Black's law dictionary
dividend — 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. However, they may be issued in the form of stock or property. The… … Black's law dictionary
Dividend — A dividend is 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%. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * dividend div‧i‧dend … Financial and business terms
dividend — A gain or profit. Hellmich v Hellman (CA8 Me) 18 F2d 239. A division into shares; one of such shares. A payment made by a corporation to its stockholders out of surplus earnings and under authority of a resolution by the board of directors which… … Ballentine's law dictionary
scrip dividend — the issue of a certificate entitling the holder to acquire shares in a company; frequently used in connection with bonus issues, such scrip has in some instances been issued as a stock dividend instead of cash. Collins dictionary of law. W. J.… … Law dictionary
scrip — USA In the context of corporations, scrip is evidence of a right to obtain title to stock of a corporation, but does not constitute title to the stock itself. It is one alternative used by companies when they decide not to issue fractional shares … Law dictionary
scrip dividend — Dividend paid in the form of scrip (temporary certificate) which represents the company s promise to pay a cash dividend. Occurs when earnings are sufficient but issuer wishes to conserve cash holdings … Euroclear glossary
scrip payment — Dividend or interest paid on the form of a temporary certificate (which is a scrip) which represents the company s promise to pay a cash dividend. This occurs when earnings are sufficient, but the issuer wishes to conserve cash holdings. Holders… … Financial and business terms
