What Point Marks the Purchase of Common Stock Without a Right

question 23

Multiple Choice

What point marks the purchase of common stock without a right to a declared dividend?

• A)Dividend payout date
• B)Declaration date
• C)Ex-dividend date
• D)Cut-off point
• E)End of fiscal year

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Definitions:

Ultra Vires

A Latin term meaning “beyond the powers”; in legal context, actions taken by a corporation or company officials that are beyond their legally granted corporate powers.

Quorum

That number of persons, shares represented, or officers who may lawfully transact the business of a meeting called for that purpose.

Adopting And Amending Bylaws

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