Holders of Ordinary Shares

question 31

Multiple Choice

Holders of ordinary shares:

• A) are assured of dividends each year.
• B) may not receive a cash dividend each year but the dividend will accrue and eventually be paid.
• C) will always receive a dividend if the company has made a profit in that financial year.
• D) receive dividends at the discretion of the board.

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