On November 21, 2019, Chubb Limited issued the following press release: The Board of Directors of Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today declared a quarterly dividend equal to $0.75 per share, payable on January 10, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 20, 2019. From the information above, identify the dividend declaration date, record date, and payment date. Determine the financial statement effects of Chubb’s declaration and payment of cash dividends for its 452 million shares.

On November 21, 2019, Chubb Limited issued the following press release: The Board of Directors of Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today declared a quarterly dividend equal to $0.75 per share, payable on January 10, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 20, 2019. From the information above, identify the dividend declaration date, record date, and payment date. Determine the financial statement effects of Chubb’s declaration and payment of cash dividends for its 452 million shares.

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Chapter16: Retained Earnings And Earnings Per Share

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