Usage Note
Dividende is a portion of a company's profits paid out to shareholders. Dividende ausschütten (to pay a dividend); Dividendenrendite (dividend yield). German blue-chip companies (DAX) are known for regular Dividenden, making the term common in financial news.
Examples
"Die Hauptversammlung beschloss eine Dividende von zwei Euro je Aktie."
Natural Translation
The annual general meeting approved a dividend of two euros per share.
Literal Translation
The general-meeting decided a dividend of two euros per share.
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