Consider a Company That Had Unexpected Higher Earnings Last Quarter

question 26

Multiple Choice

Consider a company that had unexpected higher earnings last quarter, and it intends to pay out some additional value to shareholders. Which of the following types of dividend is the company likely to use?

• A) Regular cash dividend
• B) Extra dividend
• C) Special dividend
• D) Liquidating dividend

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