If a "Liquidation Preference" Is Provided, Preferred Stock Usually Has

question 40

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If a "liquidation preference" is provided, preferred stock usually has priority over common stock to the extent the articles of incorporation state.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Represents ownership shares issued by a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions to shareholders, reinvested in the business.

Measure Of Liquidity

Indicators that demonstrate a company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its liquid assets.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A gauge of how much a corporation leans on debt, by dividing all owed sums by the total equity of its stockholders.