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Why would a company distribute its earnings through dividends to common stockholders?

Answer

Regular dividend payments are signals that a company is healthy and profitable. Also, issuing dividends can attract investors (shareholders). Finally, a company may distribute earnings to shareholders if it lacks profitable investment opportunities.

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Who is a more senior creditor, a bondholder or stockholder?

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According to the classification, the claim of bond holder should be accounted first. After fulfilling all the claims of bond holder company should look after the stock holder.

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Subject: Finance