The cash or scrip would be offered as part of a pro rata return of capital to shareholders.作为按比例资本收益的一部分，股票持有者将获得现金或股息凭证。Dividends are paid quarterly or annually.股息按季度或者按年来支付。Other moves that degrade credit quality are increasing dividend payments or share buybacks.其他降低信用质量的举动正使得股息支付或股票回购增加。