Sentence

English translation: in contrast to a dividend by which profits are distributed to shareholders

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German term or phrase:Anders bei einer Dividende, diese ist Gewinnverwendung
English translation:in contrast to a dividend by which profits are distributed to shareholders
Entered by: silfilla

20:40 May 2, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Finance (general)
German term or phrase: Sentence
Brief von einem Steuerberater an eine Gesellschaft:

Eine Erfolgsbeteiligung von Mitarbeitern, die nicht an dem Kapital des Unternehmens beteiligt sind, führt
auf Seiten der Gesellschaft immer zu Aufwand. *Anders bei einer Dividende, diese ist Gewinnverwendung
für Anteilseigner*.

Thanks.
Trans-Marie
Local time: 03:51
In contrast to a dividend, which represents a distribution of profits to shareholders
Explanation:
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or:

... which entails a distribution of ...

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with a dash of course, and a shorter alternative:

... -- in contrast to a dividend by which profits are distributed to shareholders
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silfilla
Local time: 22:51
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5 +1In contrast to a dividend, which represents a distribution of profits to shareholders
silfilla
4 +1A dividend,
Terri Doerrzapf


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51 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
A dividend,


Explanation:
on the other hand, is a distribution of net income to shareholders.

Terri Doerrzapf
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Local time: 21:51
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agree  Darin Fitzpatrick: I prefer this complete sentence.
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
In contrast to a dividend, which represents a distribution of profits to shareholders


Explanation:
-

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Note added at 6 mins (2005-05-02 20:46:35 GMT)
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or:

... which entails a distribution of ...

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Note added at 3 hrs 34 mins (2005-05-03 00:14:40 GMT)
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with a dash of course, and a shorter alternative:

... -- in contrast to a dividend by which profits are distributed to shareholders

silfilla
Local time: 22:51
Works in field
PRO pts in category: 181
Grading comment
Thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Victor Dewsbery
7 mins
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