Passed Dividend

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Passed Dividend Omitted Dividend Cumulative Preferred Stock Corporate Finance Dividends Financial Distress

A dividend customarily paid on common shares that the board of directors fails to declare, usually due to financial difficulties at the company; also referred to as an omitted dividend. It differs in implications when associated with cumulative preferred stocks, where the passed dividends accrue until paid.