Dividend Equivalent Right

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Definition: Dividend Equivalent Right


Dividend Equivalent Right


Full Definition of Dividend Equivalent Right


A right extended to certain incentive stock option contracts that allow the option holder to receive a payment, in shares or in cash, that is equivalent to the value of dividends paid on the optioned shares between the record date of the option and its exercise date.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Dividend Equivalent Right are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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