Match the Terms to the Definitions

Match the terms to the definitions.
-A measure of the proportion of dividends to earnings.

A) Authorized shares
B) Issued shares
C) Outstanding shares
D) Par value
E) Stated capital (legal capital)
F) Preemptive right
G) Retained earnings
H) Stock split
I) Stock option
J) Stock warrant
K) Treasury stock
L) Call provision
M) Earnings per share
N) Dividend yield ratio
O) Dividend payout ratio