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An extra dividend is a type of dividend paid by a company in addition to its regular dividend. It is usually paid when the company has exceptional profits during the dividend period. This type of dividend is also known as an extraordinary dividend or special dividend.
These examples illustrate how an extra dividend is paid by a company when it has exceptional profits during a dividend period. It is an additional payment made to shareholders on top of the regular dividend.