I have been reading a bit about dividends in other countries and realized that many investors are screwed.
In some countries dividend is paid once a year AND an annual general meeting is required by law, during which
-amongst other things- the dividend payment is approved.
The thing is, meetings are haram these days and thus have been postponed.
Quite a few to a date tbd....
Fortunately, virtual meetings are a way out, and eg Bayer will hold one
And all this with dividends as the new interest payment.