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Dividend
That part of a company's after-tax earnings that is distributed to shareholders. Recommendations about the size of the dividend are made by a company's board of directors to the annual general meeting (AGM) and voted on by shareholders. Holders of ordinary shares have no guarantee that they will receive a dividend. It is normally paid in cash.