Cash dividends represent the distribution of a company's profits to its shareholders. The payment schedule and payment rate is determined by the company's board of directors. Cash dividends reduce the shareholders' equity balance by a direct reduction to retained earnings -- a balance sheet equity account.
1 Excess gas and bloating may also be a symptom of bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine from conditions such as diabetes.  Food intolerances. If your gas and bloating occur mainly after eating dairy products, it may be because your body isn't able to break down the sugar (lactose) in dairy foods. Other food intolerances, especially to gluten â a protein found in wheat and some other grains â also can result in excess gas, diarrhea and even weight loss.
Bloating and Upset Stomach. Gas has buoyancy and gas pockets can become trapped in the upper and lower intestines. The gas acts like a cork, impeding or halting the flow of gastric juices and causing pressure to be built up. This pressure causes painful bloating and swelling of the abdomen. When gas pockets form in the stomach, this can cause the stomach to distend, causing discomfort or pain.