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What are the business reasons for paying dividends and what are the risks of not paying dividends?

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When a company decides not to offer a dividend, it keeps more money for its own operations. Instead of rewarding investors with a payment, it can invest in its operations or fund expansion in hopes of rewarding investors with more valuable shares of a stronger company.

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