dividend reinvestment plan
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A DRIP generates the distribution of a right which allows holders to exchange cash that they decide to reinvest for example shares that the company (or its agent) must acquire on the market. Euroclear Clearing and Settlement glossary
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dividend reinvestment plan ˌdividend reinˈvestment ˌplan noun [countable] FINANCE
in the US, an arrangement offered by companies to shareholders for their dividends to be paid in the form of new shares rather than cash:
• The company also announced a dividend reinvestment plan yesterday to encourage shareholders to buy new stock at a 3% discount.
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dividend reinvestment plan UK US noun [C] (ABBREVIATION DRIP)
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The Company has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan which allows shareholders to reinvest their dividends through a specially arranged share dealing service.
Financial and business terms.
2012.
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