final dividend
noun[S]
FINANCE,STOCK MARKETukus(alsofinal distribution)the lastdividendpaidby acompanyat the end ofitsfinancialyear, or theamountof thisdividend:
Before thefinaldividendisdeclared, thedirectorsmustreviewthe company'sfinancialstatementsandassessitsprofitability.
The Group hasdeclaredafinaldistributionof 47centsperbond,aheadofitsannualresults.
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interim dividend
the lastdividendpaymentbefore acompanystopspayingthem, forexamplebecause it has beenboughtby anothercompany