Stockholders of a business enterprise

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Stockholders of a business enterprise are said to be the residual owners. The term residual owner means that shareholders:

a. are entitled to a dividend every year in which the business earns a profit

b. have the rights to specific assets of the business.

c. can negotiate individual contracts on behalf of the enterprise.

d. bear the ultimate risks and uncertainties and receiev the benefits of enterprise ownership.

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