Preferred Stock Represents a Special Type of Ownership Interest in the Firm

question 131

True/False

Preferred stock represents a special type of ownership interest in the firm and, thus, the preferred stockholders must receive their stated dividends prior to the distribution of any earnings to common stockholders and bondholders.

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