A cash payment made by a ﬁrm to its owners in the normal course of business is called a(n):

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A regular cash dividend is a recurring payment made by a firm to its owners, typically on a quarterly basis. Share repurchase involves buying back outstanding shares of stock from the market. A liquidating dividend is paid to shareholders when a company is winding up and returning assets to shareholders. A special dividend is a one-time payment made by a firm, usually when it has excess cash on hand. An extra cash dividend is similar to a special dividend, but it is considered to be part of the firm's regular dividend policy.

A Cash Payment Made by a ﬁRm to Its Owners