A distribution, usually in cash, by a corporation to its stockholders is called a:

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A distribution by a corporation to its stockholders in the form of cash is called a dividend. A deficit refers to a negative balance in a company's financial statements, a stock split refers to an increase in the number of shares outstanding without changing the total value of the shares, and treasury stock refers to shares that a company buys back from the market.

A Distribution, Usually in Cash, by a Corporation to Its