scrip dividend
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scrip dividend
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Last year, BP returned to buying back shares to offset the dilution from its scrip dividend program, but the company has yet to embrace a multibillion-dollar share buyback program.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 27, 2018
In its invitation to next month's annual meeting, it proposed increasing its authorized capital only for its scrip dividend.
From Reuters • Mar. 24, 2017
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