Match the Terms with the Definitions

question 7

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with the definitions.
-Together with the charter, this provides the general guidelines for conducting the business.

• A)authorized stock
• B)board of directors
• C)bylaws
• D)premium
• E)capital stock subscription
• F)preferred stock
• G)paid-in capital
• H)cumulative preferred stock
• I)dividends
• J)double taxation
• K)outstanding stock
• L)no-par stock

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Definitions:

Residual Dividend

A policy whereby a company pays dividends to its shareholders from the residual or leftover equity once all operational and capital expenditure needs are met.

Information Content

The value or significance of a piece of information, especially in terms of its utility in influencing decisions or behaviors in financial markets.

Quarterly Dividends

Dividends paid to shareholders by a corporation four times a year, usually at the end of each financial quarter.

Current Dividend Amount

is the total sum of money paid to shareholders in the most recent dividend distribution, based on the number of shares they own.