Edison Power of Light Has an Outstanding Issue of Cumulative

question 53

Multiple Choice

Edison Power of light has an outstanding issue of cumulative preferred stock with an annual fixed dividend of $2.00 per share.It has not paid the preferred dividend for the last 3 years,but intends to pay a dividend on the common stock in the coming year.Before Edison can pay a dividend on the common stock

• A)preferred shareholders may cast all their votes for a single director.
• B)preferred shareholders must receive dividends totaling $8.00 per share.
• C)preferred shareholders must receive $2.00 per share.
• D)will not necessarily receive any dividend.

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