A Firm Is Short on Cash

question 22

Multiple Choice

A firm is short on cash. Which of the following would be paid first?

• A) Dividends to common stock owners
• B) Cash to buy shares of stock from shareholders
• C) Cash to buy bonds from current bondholders
• D) Interest to bond owners
• E) Dividends to preferred stock owners

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