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Question
Explain the following term/concept.
Dividend
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Solution
The term dividend is derived from the Latin word ‘Dividendum’ which means ‘that which is to be divided’. It is that part of the profits of a company which is distributed amongst its shareholders. A dividend is ‘a share in distributable profits of the company to which the shareholder is entitled when it is formally declared by the company.’
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| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| a) Dividend | 1) Must inform stock exchange about Dividend declaration |
| b) Interest | 2) Creditors |
| c) IEPF | 3) Registered Shareholders. |
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| 6) Non-listed company. | |
| 7) Unpaid/Unclaimed Dividend. | |
| 8) Balance of unpaid Bonus transferred here. | |
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| 10) General Public. |
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The shareholders who get dividend at a fluctuating rate.
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| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| a) Dividendum | 1) ____________ |
| b) Interest | 2) ____________ |
| c) ____________ | 3) Final Dividend |
| d) ____________ | 4) Interim Dividend |
| e) Govt. Fund | 5) ____________ |
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| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
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| b) Equity Shares | 2) ____________ |
| c) Deposit holders | 3) ____________ |
| d) ____________ | 4) Payment of Dividend |
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Dividendum ____________.
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Explain the following term/concept.
Final Dividend
Answer in brief.
State any four points to be kept in mind by a Listed Company with respect to Dividend.
