Saved Bookmarks
| 1. |
How are dividends paid when there are dividends in arrears? |
|
Answer» Cash dividend is money paid to stockholders, normally out of the corporation's current earnings or accumulated profits. Not all companies pay a dividend. Usually, the board of directors determines if a dividend is desirable for their particular COMPANY based upon various financial and economic FACTORS. Dividends are commonly paid in the form of cash DISTRIBUTIONS to the shareholders on a monthly, quarterly or YEARLY basis. All dividends are taxable as income to the recipients. |
|