Preferred Stock

Resource type: Glossary item

Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: USA

A class of stock in a corporation that typically entitles the holders to certain preferences and rights over the common stockholders, such as the right to receive dividends and distributions on the company's dissolution or liquidation.

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  • Resource ID: 4-382-3700
  • Products:  PLC US Corporate & Securities, PLC US Finance, PLC US Glossary, PLC US Law Department
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