[Solved] The fact that nude sunbathing is not acceptable on most beaches and is in some places against the law is the result of what society has identified as its: A) belief. B) culture. C) subculture. D) custom. Dividend: The distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders. Dividends can be issued as cash payments, as shares of stock, or other property. Share Repurchase: A company's buyback of its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of outstanding shares and potentially increasing share value. Dividend Per Share: The amount of dividend that a company pays out to each shareholder for each share they own. Retention Ratio: The retention ratio is a financial metric indicating the percentage of a company's profits that are reinvested in the business rather than distributed as dividends to shareholders.