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Stock dividend results in __________ the number of equity shares in a company.

A stock dividend increases the number of equity shares outstanding by distributing additional shares to shareholders. The increase depends on the stock-dividend ratio and…

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Stock dividend results in __________ the number of equity shares in a company.

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A stock dividend increases the number of equity shares outstanding by distributing additional shares to shareholders. The increase depends on the stock-dividend ratio and does not necessarily double the shares.

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