An in-depth exploration of the term 'times covered' in the context of corporate finance.
The equity capital of a US corporation wherein holders have voting rights and entitlement to dividends and residual assets.
A detailed look at the system of taxing company profits, including the classical and imputation systems.
Sale of shares including the right for the purchaser to receive a dividend already declared but not yet paid.
A type of preference share where dividends, including any arrears, must be paid to the shareholder before any dividends can be paid to ordinary shareholders.
The payment of a share in the profits of a company to its shareholders.
The ratio of total earnings for equity in a company to dividends paid out, often indicating financial health and sustainability of dividend payments.
The concept of ex dividend in stock trading, where the vendor retains rights to declared but unpaid dividends.
A situation when shareholders receive dividends in the form of new shares in a company rather than cash.
