Which of the Following Is True Regarding a Firm's Securities

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding a firm's securities?

• A) Common dividends are paid before preferred dividends.
• B) Preferred stockholders have voting rights.
• C) Preferred dividends are usually cumulative.
• D) Preferred dividends are contractual obligations.
• E) Common dividends can usually be paid if preferred dividends have been skipped.

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