A Dividend Preference for Preferred Stock Means That

question 177

Multiple Choice

A dividend preference for preferred stock means that:

• A) Preferred stockholders are allocated their dividends before dividends are allocated to common shareholders.
• B) Preferred stockholders prefer dividends more than common stockholders.
• C) Dividends are paid quarterly.
• D) Preferred shareholders are guaranteed dividends.
• E) Dividends must be declared on preferred stock.

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