21. The per-share figures reflect the dividends paid to preferred shareholders. 22. Even the dividend paid by Chile's Endesa could be vulnerable. 23. Lower borrowing costs help boost company earnings and the size of dividends paid stockholders. 24. The dividend paid was 75 % of the capital invested. 25. Lower borrowing costs often boost company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders. 26. Lower borrowing costs help raise company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders. 27. Higher borrowing costs hurt company earnings and the size of dividends paid to shareholders. 28. Higher interest rates can trim company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders. 29. Lower bond yields make the generous dividends paid by most utilities even more attractive. 30. Higher interest rates can hurt company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.
