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Because the dividend is only available for distribution; It has not been declared.

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What is Dividend Yield?

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How do you calculate ex-stock dividend price?

Ex-stock dividend is equal to the price of the dividend of the stock, the only difference is the face that the dividend is actually paid to the seller rather then the buyer of the stock.


What is divident yield?

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What is the current dividend on this stock on share of Commons stock has a current price of 82.50 and is expected to grow at a constant rate of 10 percent If you require a 14 percent rate of return?

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What is the difference between a stock dividend and a cash dividend?

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Stock dividends distributable should be classified on the?

In the stockholder's equity section of the balance sheet.