dividend
11dividend — ► NOUN 1) a sum of money that is divided among a number of people, such as the part of a company s profits paid to its shareholders or the winnings from a football pool. 2) (dividends) benefits from an action or policy. 3) Mathematics a number to …
12dividend — [div′ə dend΄, div′ədənd] n. [< L dividendum, that which is to be divided < dividendus, ger. of dividere] 1. the number or quantity to be divided 2. a) a sum or quantity, usually of money, to be divided among stockholders, creditors, members …
13Dividend — This article is about financial dividends. For dividends in arithmetic, see Division (mathematics). Accountancy Key concepts Accountant · Accounting period · Bookkeeping · Cash and accrual basis  …
14dividend — 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… …
15Dividend — 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 …
16dividend — 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… …
17dividend — 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… …
18dividend — noun 1 payment on a company share ADJECTIVE ▪ big, high, large ▪ 10%, etc. ▪ total ▪ gross …
19dividend — /div i dend /, n. 1. Math. a number that is to be divided by a divisor. 2. Law. a sum out of an insolvent estate paid to creditors. 3. Finance. a. a pro rata share in an amount to be distributed. b. a sum of money paid to shareholders of a… …
20dividend — The distribution of part of the earnings of a company to its shareholders. The dividend is normally expressed as an amount per share on the par value of the share. Thus a 15% dividend on a £1 share will pay 15p. However, investors are usually… …
