Scrip dividend

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Scrip dividends give investors the option to receive additional (usually freshly issued) shares instead of a cash dividend. They are exempt from stamp duty and dealing charges and are cheaper for the issuer - meaning it can hang onto the cash within its business. Investors can sell the scrip dividend in the market.

Scrip dividends are taxed in the same way as cash dividends

See also

• Dividend