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as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the use of a company car is one perquisite of the job
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Recent Examples of perquisite
And the prevalence of personal and home security perquisites among S&P 500 companies have been on a steady rise since 2018, data from Esgauge shows.
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Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
In a review of CEO perks between 2020 and 2023, advisory firm ISS-Corporate found that home security perquisites for CEOs of S&P 500 companies rose from 12.6% in 2020, to 15.7% in 2023.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Impact: This may accelerate the trend toward more paternalistic organizational models, where companies take on greater responsibility for employee wellbeing beyond traditional employment benefits and perquisites.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
His 2023 compensation was valued at $12.2 million, including yearly salary, cash bonus, stock, and perquisites.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2024
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Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
In a review of CEO perks between 2020 and 2023, advisory firm ISS-Corporate found that home security perquisites for CEOs of S&P 500 companies rose from 12.6% in 2020, to 15.7% in 2023.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Impact: This may accelerate the trend toward more paternalistic organizational models, where companies take on greater responsibility for employee wellbeing beyond traditional employment benefits and perquisites.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
His 2023 compensation was valued at $12.2 million, including yearly salary, cash bonus, stock, and perquisites.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisite
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As a bonus for new members, the travel bundle also comes with three months of unlimited streaming access to Pvolve’s library of over 1,500 classes.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a regulatory filing on Thursday, Lionsgate disclosed that as of April the exec will receive an annual base salary of $1,200,000 with a target annual bonus that’s 85 percent of his base salary.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the standard Dividend Discount Model, a stock is worth the sum of future dividends, discounted for the time value of money.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These strong margins give the company financial strength and help sustain its dividend.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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Here are a few tips for managing your old accounts after consolidating your debt.—
Christina Majaski,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Bunk Room Ideas Everyone Will Love Three more interior designers share their tips to make bed nooks feel bespoke with clever customizations.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Prices do not include insurance and gratuities.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Though Beaches is all-inclusive, certain services come at an extra charge, including the spa; gratuities are included, except for butlers, drivers, and spa therapists.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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