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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Bonus historic definition... Bonus --A premium or gratuity; something given free in addition to what is usual or stipulated. It is not an infrequent practise on the organization of a stock company to give to purchasers of the preferred stock as a bonus that is, without charge, a certain percentage (perhaps an equal amount) of common stock. Sometimes when a company issues bonds it gives to purchasers a bonus in stock. In Great Britain when an extra dividend or dividend in excess of the regular dividend is declared it is called a bonus. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.