Dividends are paid out of retained profits (or contingent liabilities, if interim).
Last year's profits become this year's retained profit at the start of the accounting period.
(I'm sure there's nuance etc... , but ianaa etc...)
@TW @user75580 Good news, thank you 🙏🏻
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Dividends are paid out of retained profits (or contingent liabilities, if interim).
Last year's profits become this year's retained profit at the start of the accounting period.
(I'm sure there's nuance etc... , but ianaa etc...)