Indicate a text span in the passage about which an inquisitive question is asked. (note, don't answer the question).
Q: Sentence: Per - share figures this year reflect $ 6 . 8 million in preferred - share dividends ; the 1988 quarter didn ' t have such a payout .<sep>Question: How does this play into things?
A:
1988 quarter didn ' t have such a payout