Shareholder rights · Question 8 of 12
What is the part of the profit that a stock corporation distributes to its shareholders called?
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Answer
- B Dividend
Explanation
The dividend is the profit distribution per share. The general meeting decides on its amount based on a proposal by the management board and the supervisory board. A coupon, by contrast, is the interest on a bond, and a premium is an amount paid above the nominal value.