divided profit

[dɪˈvaɪdɪd ˈprɑːfɪt]
nounpl: divided profits
lucro dividido
1. profit that has been distributed or allocated among multiple parties, shareholders, or beneficiaries
The divided profits were distributed equally among all company shareholders.
Os lucros divididos foram distribuídos igualmente entre todos os acionistas da empresa.
2. earnings that have been separated into portions for different purposes or recipients
After expenses were deducted, the divided profits were allocated to reinvestment and employee bonuses.
Após as despesas serem deduzidas, os lucros divididos foram alocados para reinvestimento e bônus dos funcionários.
This term is primarily used in formal business, accounting, and financial contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian corporations, divided profits (lucros divididos) are commonly discussed in shareholder meetings and annual reports. The concept is central to corporate governance and the rights of shareholders to receive their portion of company earnings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
distributed profitallocated earningsshared profitsapportioned revenue
Antonyms / Antônimos
retained earningsundistributed profitaccumulated profitunallocated profit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lucro dividido
standard business/financial terminology used in corporate and accounting contexts
São Paulo
lucros distribuídos
alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo's financial centers
Portugal
lucro dividido
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; standard EU business terminology
USA/Business English
N/A
primarily used in corporate finance and shareholder contexts

Related Words

dividendprofit sharingshareholdersearnings distributionequity distributionfinancial allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide the profits
split the earnings
distribution of earnings
profit allocation scheme
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