Types of Dividends Regular Dividend The dividend that is normally expected to be paid by the firm Extra dividend A nonrecurring dividend paid to shareholders in addition to the regular dividend. It is brought about by special circumstances 18-1818-18 Types of Dividends Extra dividend A nonrecurring dividend paid to shareholders in addition to the regular dividend. It is brought about by special circumstances. Regular Dividend The dividend that is normally expected to be paid by the firm