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participating dividend A dividend paid to preference shareholders in addition to the normal preference dividends payable. Example: Preference shares in XYZ Ltd receive a fixed 10c dividend. One year, the board announces a 12c dividend on all shares. The 2c premium over the preference dividend is known as the Participating Dividend. © Investis Flife AG << back