The Board of Directors Must Authorize the Amount of the Dividend

question 28

True/False

The board of directors must authorize the amount of the dividend per share and the dates of record and payment of the dividend.

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Definitions:

Preferred Shares

A type of stock that provides dividends to shareholders before common stockholders and may have preferential treatment in asset distribution upon liquidation.

Shareholder

An individual or entity that owns shares in a company, thus holding a portion of the company's equity and often having voting rights.

Sell Shares

This refers to the act of transferring ownership of stock or equity interests in a company from one party to another, typically in exchange for monetary compensation.

Circumstances

The conditions or facts affecting a situation, event, or action.