Participating Preferred Stock May Receive an Extra Dividend in a Particularly

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Participating preferred stock may receive an extra dividend in a particularly good year when earnings are above a stated level.

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Definitions:

Dividend Increases

An action taken by a company's board of directors to raise the amount of money paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, usually reflecting the company's strong financial health and positive future earnings outlook.

Rate Of Return

The financial result, be it profit or loss, of investing over a certain length of time, depicted as a percentage of the initial investment value.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with fixed dividends.

Required Return

The minimum rate of return an investor expects to achieve from an investment, considering its risk level.