Fundamentals Of InvestmentTU Board 2080
Distinguish between cash dividend and stock dividend.
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| **Feature** | **Cash Dividend** | **Stock Dividend** |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| **Definition** | Payment of cash to shareholders as profit. | Issuance of additional shares to shareholders instead of cash. |
| **Payment Form** | Cash (monetary) | Additional shares (non-monetary) |
| **Effect on Equity** | Reduces retained earnings (cash outflow). | No change in total equity (shares issued). |
| **Tax Implications** | Taxable income for shareholders. | Non-taxable (no immediate cash inflow). |
| **Market Impact** | May reduce stock price per share. | Typically increases share count, diluting per-share value but maintaining total market cap. |
| **Purpose** | Distribute profits to shareholders. | Retain cash while rewarding shareholders. |
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