Why Are Dividends Value-Relevant to Common Equity Shareholders

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Why are dividends value-relevant to common equity shareholders?

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Alexander Hamilton

A Founding Father of the United States, known for his contributions as an economist, political philosopher, and as the first Secretary of the Treasury.

Thomas Jefferson

An American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third President of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809.

John Jay

An American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, Founding Father, signatory of the Treaty of Paris, and first Chief Justice of the United States.

Constitutional Convention

A formal meeting called for the purpose of creating or revising a constitution.