What are Optional Payments in the GlobalCorporateActions API?

Last updated: June 3, 2026

In the Global Corporate Actions API, we offer a GetDistributions and GetDistributionsByExchange endpoints. In certain distribution events, you might see multiple records for the same event. This is caused when the issuer announces more than one payment option for a shareholder. For example, shareholders may be able to elect to receive a dividend in one currency or another.