A Current Dividend Preference Means That

question 134

Multiple Choice

A current dividend preference means that:

• A)preferred stockholders are paid current dividends before common stockholders are paid dividends.
• B)unpaid dividends to preferred stockholders accumulate and must be paid before common stockholders receive dividends.
• C)preferred stockholders are paid their full fixed dividend rate each period as long as the company is in operation.
• D)unpaid cash dividends to preferred stockholders must be replaced with stock dividends during the current period.

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Definitions:

Financing Statement

A document filed by a creditor to indicate a security interest in the personal property of a debtor, used in securing loans.

Financing Statement

A form filed to give public notice of a secured party's interest in the debtor's collateral, facilitating the priority of claims in case of default.

Secured Interests

Interests in personal property or fixtures that secure payment or performance of an obligation, often seen in lending and financing agreements.

Take Possession

Take possession refers to the act of assuming physical control or ownership of a piece of property or asset.