Which of the Following Best Defines the Term "Proxy

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the term "proxy"?

• A) It is a document that entitles its owner to special preferences relating either to dividends or to the distribution of assets.
• B) It is a document that entitles its owner to vote for a corporation's board of directors, receive dividends, and participate in the net assets upon liquidation of the corporation.
• C) It is a document authorizing its holder to purchase a stated number of shares of stock at a stated price, usually for a stated period of time.
• D) It is a document by which shareholders can transfer their rights to vote at a shareholders' meeting to a second party.