The dividend
Example: Dividend distributes company profits to shareholders regularly
Definition
"Dividend" refers to the portion of a company's earnings that is regularly distributed to its shareholders as a reward for their investment. It represents a share of the profits paid out, typically in cash or additional stock, reflecting the company's financial performance and policy.
Etymology
The word "dividend" originates from the Latin term "dividendum," meaning 'thing to be divided.' This evolved through Old French into English by the late 16th century, reflecting the concept of dividing profits among shareholders. Did you know? It literally means what is to be divided among parties.
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"The dividend" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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