Introduction to Industry Analysis
Common shares represent an ownership interest in a company and are the predominant type of equity security. Common shareholders share participate in the governance process through voting rights. Companies may choose to pay out some or all of their net income in the form of cash dividends to common shareholders, but they are not contractually obligated to do so.
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Common shares represent an ownership interest in a company and are the predominant type of equity security. Common shareholders share participate in the governance process through voting rights. Companies may choose to pay out some or all of their net income in the form of cash dividends to common shareholders, but they are not contractually […]