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dividend

a distribution of profits payable to shareholders in accordance with their shareholding The company paid a dividend of £5 per share.

The Congress want to impose a 15% dividend tax.
By holding on to many great dividend-paying companies, you can enjoy rising dividend yields over time.
Citi has no plans to reduce its dividend.
Fannie Mae slashed (cut) its dividend after suffering a loss.
The new owners voted themselves a cash dividend of 5.6 billion euros.
The action significantly increased the members' yearly dividend.
In 2010, there will be no tax on dividend income.


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