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.
Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine causing diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea and stomach cramps. Inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel disease causes swelling and symptoms such as cramping, chronic diarrhea, and bleeding. Viral gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is a viral condition that causes diarrhea and vomiting. Medication reaction or side-effect Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.