Alligood Corporation Has Two Classes of Common Stock Outstanding

question 38

Multiple Choice

Alligood Corporation has two classes of common stock outstanding. The Class A and Class B common stock give the shareholders identical rights and interests in the profits and assets of the corporation. Class A stock has one vote per share. Class B stock is nonvoting. Alligood Corporation may

• A) make the S election once the Class B is retired.
• B) not make the S election due to two classes of stock.
• C) make the S election at any time.
• D) not make the S election due to different voting rights.

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