A pro-rata distribution of additional shares to stock to the current owners of the stock is which of the following?

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A pro-rata distribution of additional shares to current stock owners is called a stock dividend. Stock split involves dividing existing shares into multiple shares whereas payment date refers to the date on which a dividend is paid. Ex-dividend is the date on which a stock starts trading without the buyer being entitled to the upcoming dividend.

A Pro-Rata Distribution of Additional Shares to Stock to the Current