Ownership shares in a public corporation that have higher priority compared to common stock (but lower priority compared to bonds) in the payment of dividends and in the event of liquidation of the corporation. Preferred stockholders typically receive fixed dividends. Some preferred stock is callable.
A form of corporate ownership that pays a predetermined dividend at regular intervals. Most preferred stocks, however, are issued as non-voting stock. The preferred stockholders have preference over common stockholders in terms of dividends and in the event of bankruptcy and distribution of any remaining assets after creditors have been paid. A corporation may issue different classes of preferred stock. The classes may very in terms of the dividend, profit participation privileges and the degree of preference (some preferred stock issues may have preference over others). The most common forms of preferred stocks include the following: Adjustable-Rate Preferred Stock, Callable Preferred Stock, Convertible Preferred Stock, Cumulative Preferred Stock, Participating Preferred Stock, and Voting Preferred Stock
Balance Sheet account. A class of stock which has certain rights ( e.g., rights to dividends, class voting rights, etc.) superior to those of Common Stock.
Equity security that generally carries a fixed dividend, and whose claim to earnings and assets ranks ahead of common stock but behind bonds.
Evidence of ownership which entitles the holders to receive dividends from the corporation before the common stockholders, but after bondholders, and which usually also provides a claim prior to common holders to corporate assets if the corporation is dissolved.
Stock that may have preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets.
A stock with a seniority claim superior to common stock but inferior to debt. Preferred stock dividends are usually a fixed quarterly payment.
Like common stock, it is a unit of ownership in a corporation, but preferred stock pays a fixed dividend, set when the stock is issued. Although payment of the dividend is not an obligation, holders of preferred stock have the right to receive dividends before common shareholders. And should the company be liquidated, preferred shareholders would have claims satisfied before common shareholders. (Also see common stock and convertible preferred stock.)
A corporate security junior to all debt but senior to common stock. Preferred stock carries a stated dividend that must be paid before dividends are paid to common shareholders. Preferred stock may also carry detachable warrants or may be convertible into common equity.
Class of stock which is given preferential treatment over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets.
The term for stock SHARES that have preferential rights to dividends or to amounts distributable on liquidation, or to both, ahead of common shareholders. Usually, preferred shares are entitled to receive only specified limited amounts as dividends or on liquidation. See also PARTICIPATING PREFERRED SHARES.
A class of shares in a public corporation with different - usually more desirable - rights than common stock. Preferred stock pays a set dividend, and may receive different voting rights in the company's business. Owners have preference over common stockholders in the payment of dividends and liquidated assets.
A class of stock with a claim on the company earnings before payment can be made on common stock and usually entitled to priority over common stockholders if the company fails or liquidates.
Part of the stock of a corporation that has priority over common stock in the distribution of dividends. In the event of a bankruptcy, preferred stock holders are ahead of common stock holders with regard to the distribution of assets.
Actually acts more like a bond. A preferred stock generally pays a fixed income like a bond. But unlike bondholders, preferred holders cannot force a company into bankruptcy for failure to make a dividend payment. (The leverage the preferred holders have is that the company cannot pay a dividend to its common stock holders until it's paid the preferred's dividends.)
Capital stock which provides a specific dividend that is paid before any dividends are paid to common stock holders, and which takes precedence over common stock in the event of a liquidation. Usually does not carry voting rights. also called preference shares.
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a type of stock that has certain rights that common stock does not have. These special rights may include dividends, participation, liquidity preference, anti-dilution protection and veto provisions, among others. Private equity investors usually purchase preferred stock when they make investments in companies.
Stock that pays dividends at a stated rate and has priority over common stock in dividend payments and asset liquidation. Preferred stock does not ordinarily carry voting rights.
A class of capital stock that may pay dividends at a specified rate and that has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets. Many venture capital investments use preferred stock as their investment vehicle. This preferred stock is convertible into common stock at the time of an IPO.
A stock that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets. Preferred stock enjoys prior claim to company assets over common stock in the case of a bankruptcy. But the stock does not usually carry voting rights.
Type of capital stock that carries certain preferences over common stock, such as a prior claim on dividends and assets.
A class of corporation stock that provides for preferential treatment of dividends: preferred stockholders will be paid dividends before the common stockholders receive dividends. In exchange for the preferential treatment of dividends, preferred shareholders usually do not share in the corporation's earnings and instead receive only their fixed dividend. To Top
Owners of this kind of stock are entitled to a fixed dividend to be paid regularly before dividends can be paid on common stock. They also exercise claims to assets, in the event of liquidation, senior to common stockholders but junior to bondholders. Preferred stockholders normally do not have a voice in management.
Class of capital stock, which pays a fixed dividend and gives their holder the right to receive the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets before common stock holders. Preferred stock acts a lot like a bond but confers an ownership stake in the company. Preferred stock does not ordinary carry voting rights.
A type of stock that pays a fixed amount in dividends, though that amount is guaranteed. Holders of preferred stock receive their dividends before any are paid out to common stock holders, and receive a share of remaining assets ahead of common stock holders when the company is liquidated.
Compared with common stock, preferred stocks enjoy a number of preferences, such as a higher dividend. According to Schuler AG's bylaws, preferred stocks must receive 0.10 euros more dividend than common stocks. In return, however, preferred stocks generally do not have voting rights at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
An equity capital component that has attributes of both debt and equity. It is like equity in that it pays dividends. It is more like debt in that preferred stockholders have priority over Common Stockholders in payments of dividends and in the distribution of assets. Generally, preferred stock is convertible into common stock and does not have voting rights.
The stock is senior to common stock with regard to dividends and to assets during liquidation. It usually has a fixed dividend which may or may not accumulate year-to-year, if a payment is missed. Some preferreds participate in earnings over and above the set rate. Others have a floating rate.
Dividend payments on preferred stock are fixed and are distributed before any dividends may be paid to holders of common stock.
A class of capital stock of a corporation sometimes paying dividends at a specified rate and receiving preference over subordinate classes of capital stock, such as common stock, in the payment of dividends or liquidation. Preferred stock ordinarily does not carry voting rights and may have various other features, which either restrict its residual rights to corporate profits or enhance the rights.
Preferred stock is a class of capital stock that is usually junior to the company's debt obligations that are paid first in the event of liquidation. There can be many classes of preferred stock with different conditions. In general preferred stock pays dividends at a specific rate, and has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and in the event of a company bankruptcy. Preferred shares can carry voting rights, or special voting rights.
Shares that have preferential rights to dividends or distributions over common stock
An ownership share with a guaranteed dividend that is paid before any dividends are paid on common stock. (Compare Common stock.)
stock whose holders are guaranteed priority in the payment of dividends but whose holders have no voting rights
a hybrid security that shares the features of a bond and a common stock
a stock which bears some resemblances to a bond (see below)
a type of stock that pays a fixed dividend regardless of corporate earnings, and which has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and upon liquidation
a type of stock which is entitled to an dividends or additional dividends that common stock isn't eligible for
This is one of the most common classes for venture capital firms to hold. Preferred stock pays dividends at a set rate, and holders get paid before common stock holders. In the event of a liquidation, convertible preferred stock is convertible into common stock at a pre-determined price per share.
An equity share in the ownership of a company having a higher claim than common stock. There is no guarantee that the money paid for the stock will be returned or that there will be any dividends paid. However, dividends must be paid on preferred stock before they may be paid on common. Preferred stockholders are in line ahead of common stockholders but behind creditors if the company is unable to pay its obligations.
A unit of corporate ownership, usually with fixed dividends. Such issues precede common shares if a company liquidates.
Issued after common stock has been issued. Preferred stockholders receive dividends prior to common stockholders. Should a company go out of business, and its assets are liquidated, preferred stockholders are entitled to distributions ahead of common stockholders.
corporate stock with guaranteed dividend payments that do not increase with increased profits and with greater chance of return upon failure of the corporation
Stock that receives preferential treatment over common stock with respect both to dividends and claims on assets in the event that the corporation goes out of business.
Typically do not contain voting rights, but have preferrential rights to dividends or to amounts distributable on luquidation, or to both, ahead of common shareholders.
Total dollar amount. Generally based on redemption or liquidation price.
One of the two major types of equity securities (Common Stock is the other type) that receives dividends before common stock, the rate of which is fixed at the time of issuance. If a corporation is liquidated, preferred stockholders are given preference to the company's assets ahead of common stockholders.
Shares of stock owned by the corporation. Every time a share of stock is purchased by an investor, the corporation gets one share of preferred stock. This prevents any investor from performing a hostile takeover of the corporation and from owning anymore than 50% of the corporation. Preferred stock adds to the net worth of a corporation.
Preferred stock is a type of stock that gives the holder additional rights over common stock holders. Typically, holders of preferred stock receive dividends before holders of common stock, as well as assets of the corporation in the event of liquidation. Preferred stock can also have special voting characteristics, conversion or redemption rights, and other features. A corporation needs only one class of shares (common stock), and for many corporations that is sufficient. However, if you wish to differentiate rights for separate holders, or if you intend to seek investors or venture capital financing, it may be advantageous to have preferred stock. This gives a corporation greater flexibility for special allocations of profits, voting power and other preferences.
The type of corporate stock in which dividends are fixed, regardless of the earnings of a company
A class of share capital that entitles the owners to a fixed dividend ahead of the company's common shares and to a stated dollar value per share in the event of liquidation. Usually do not have voting rights unless a stated number of dividends have been omitted.
A class of stock with a fixed dividend that has preference over a company's common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets. There are several kinds of preferred stock, among them adjustable-rate preferreds and convertible preferreds.
premier classification of stock that pays preset dividend rates.
Each share of preferred stock represents a unit of personal ownership of a corporation but is bought under different criteria than common stock in that corporations are required to pay dividends to owners of preferred stock before any payments are made to owners of common stock. If a company is in arrears in payment of dividends, preferred stock holders are paid first by law.
Preferred stock, also known as Preferred shares, are shares of stock that carry additional rights above and beyond those conferred by common stock. eg a dividend amount that never changes, if the dividend is paid at all. The dividend is usually specified as a percentage of the initial investment and/or a stock symbol letter, such as Pacific Gas & Electric 6% Preferred A.
An issue of stock entitling the holder to preferential treatment over common stockholders on dividends and/or liquidation. It usually carries a stated rate of return.
Shares whose indicated dividends and liquidation values must be paid before common shareholders receive any dividends or liquidation payments.
A form of equity capital with attributes of both debt and equity, with variations including convertible preferred, redeemable preferred, and participating preferred. Preferred stock pays dividends like equity but like debt it has a priority over Common Stockholders in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets. Preferred stock usually has protective provisions, including affirmative and negative covenants, and the right to receive specified company financial and operating information.
1. Stock that entitles the holder to dividends from earnings before the owners of common stock can receive a dividend; 2. A class of stock that has a prior or senior claim on assets to that of common stock.
Another class of stock with different rights than those granted to common stock. Included in those rights are usually: 1) the right to receive dividends before common stock. 2)Preference in claims to the assets of the company in case of liquidation. It should be noted that rights in preferred stock can vary greatly, and depend on the way that the company decides to issue them.
A class of stock t has preference for dividend payments over the common stock and, in many cases, also for the liquidation of the company's assets. See common stock.
A preferred stock shareholder forfeits his voting rights, but receives dividends (which are set at a specified rate) before the common stock shareholder. In the event of a liquidation, bankruptcy preferred stock shareholders are paid before common stock shareholders.
A class of stock with a claim to the company's earning before payment to common stockholders can be made.
A stock that yields a fixed-dollar income. The stock represents equity, or ownership, in the company but generally carries no voting rights. The stockholder has a claim to the issuing firm's earnings and assets ahead of the holder of common stock, but behind the holder of a bond.... read full article
Stock that generally provides the shareholder with preferential payment of dividends but does not carry voting rights.
Companies raise equity capital through the issue of two basic types of stock; common stock and preferred stock. Preferred stock is a hybrid security with elements of both debt and equity. Although it is technically a form of equity investment, it has many of the characteristics of debt, such as fixed income and call provisions. Preferred stockholders have legal priority (seniority) over common stockholders in respect of earnings and in the event of bankruptcy in respect of assets, i.e. if the company is wound up they get their cash before common stock owners get theirs (if any is left).
a stock that pays a dividend on a regular schedule and is given preference over common stock in regard to the payment of dividends.
Ownership shares issued by a corporation and traded by investors. Dividends are guarantees and paid before dividends of common stock.
Stock that takes priority over common stock with regard to dividends and liquidation rights. Preferred stockholders typically have no voting rights.
Ownership in a corporation resulting from investment. Preferred stock carries certain preferences over common stock, such as a prior claim of dividends. Often preferred stock has no or limited voting rights.
Stock that represents partial ownership in the company, pledges a regular dividend payment schedule, has priority over common stock holders in the event of liquidation, but normally does not carry voting rights.
Shares representing a legal claim on a company`s assets. The shares of a company consist of preferred and common stock. Shareholders of preferred stock usually do not have voting rights, but receive instead a fixed dividend before common stockholders are paid any dividend. Common stock has voting rights and is usually riskier than preferred stock.
stock that pays specified dividends, and has preference over common stock in dividend payment, and in payment if the corporation goes bankrupt. Unlike common stock, preferred stock generally does not carry voting rights.
A special class of stock whose holders get paid dividends or asset distributions before common stock holders. An excellent way to attract investors, and also maintain control of the daily operations since preferred stock holders are normally denied voting rights.
A class of stock which gives holders a prior claim on the issuer's earnings over common stockholders in the event that the issuer goes into liquidation. Preferred stockholders do not have voting rights but usually receive dividends at a specified fixed rate before the payment of a dividend to the common stockholders.
A type of stock that has characteristics of both common stock and fixed income securities. Preferred stock gives the holder ownership in a corporation and a claim, prior to the claim of common stockholders, on earnings and also generally on assets in the event of liquidation. Most preferred stocks provide a fixed dividend that is paid prior to the common stock. Preferred stock does not usually carry voting rights.
A class of stock that shares characteristics of both common stock and debt.
A class of share capital that entitles its owners to certain preferences over common stock such as a fixed rate of dividend or the return of the stock's par value in a liquidation.
A class of stock that entitles holders to receive dividends before they are paid to common stockholders; dividends are usually fixed. If the company liquidates, preferred stockholders have prior claim on assets over common stockholders. (See also stock.)
A class of stock with claim to a company's earnings, before payment can be made on the common stock, and that is usually entitled to priority over common stock if the company liquidates. Generally, preferred stocks pay dividends at a fixed rate.
Stock whose holders have precedence over common stock in claiming dividends and assets
A security that, like common stock, represents ownership in a corporation but has a claim ahead of common stock on the payment of dividends and on the corporation's assets in the event it is dissolved. The dividend paid on preferred stock usually is at a set rate, similar to the coupon rate of bonds, so preferreds are classed as a fixed-income security. Unlike bond interest, however, preferred dividends may be decreased or even omitted at the discretion of the company's directors.
a security representing a priority ownership in a corporation to that of the common stockholders, as to dividend payments and any assets in the event of liquidation.
An equity interest in a corporation that also pays a fixed return, much like a bond; in the event of the issuer's insolvency, preferred stockholders “stand in line” after bond holders but ahead of common stockholders.
The portion of a corporation's stock having a priority or preference over the common stock in the distribution of dividends and assets.
A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation that typically does not carry the voting rights of common stock, but does carry a stated dividend rate that is paid prior to any payment of common stock dividends by the same company. Contrast with common stock. See also dividends.
A special class of stock. When dividends are paid out, preferred stockholders are paid first.
Security giving priority claim on assets over common shares holders.
Stock that has a prior claim over common stock as to both dividends and distributions in liquidations.
A preferred stock is a stock which gives equity ownership to its holder and usually also pays fixed dividends as well. In terms of claims to a company's earnings and assets in the case of liquidation, preferred stock holders come before common stock holders. These stocks are tradeable inthe Marketocracy competition.
Shares of stock that have dividend and liquidation distribution rights ahead of common stock. Such preferred rights have specified limits usually expressed in dollars or pennies per share.
Most likely security for angel investments. It is senior to common stock and junior to debt. Preferred stock is a contract right, i.e. its terms must be set forth clearly in writing in order to obtain the anticipated rights. It can have a variety of voting, dividend, management, conversion and other rights and must be carefully crafted to ensure the upside and protect against the downside.
A class of capital stock which has claim prior to that of common stock upon the earnings of a corporation and upon the assists of the corporation and upon the assets of the corporation in the event of liquidation. Preferred stock does not usually entail voting rights as does common stock.
Capital stock that gives a certain DIVIDEND, which is paid prior to any dividends paid to the common stock holders, and that takes priority over the common stock if the company must liquidate.
(1) A class of stock with a claim on the company's earnings before payment may be made on the common stock and usually entitled to priority over common stock if the company liquidates. It is usually entitled to dividends at a specified rate when declared by the Board of Directors and before payment of a dividend on the common stock. (2) Accounting measure carried at par on the books of the corporation.
A class of stock with a claim on the company's earnings before payment may be made on the common stock and usually entitled to priority over common stock if the company liquidates. Usually entitled to dividends at a specified rate - when declared by the board of directors and before payment of a dividend on the common stock - depending upon the terms of the issue. (See: Cumulative preferred, Participating preferred)
Equity securities representing ownership in a corporation with preferential rights over others in regard to the payment of dividends and distribution of assets upon liquidation. Preferred stock usually does not carry voting rights.
Type of stock that takes priority over common stock in the payment of dividends or if the company is liquidated.
Preferred stocks are called that because they have the first right to any money the corporation has for paying dividends. The dividend of a preferred stock is more secure than the dividend of a common stock. It is also usually fixed, so it is similar to a bond, which is also known as a "fixed-income" security.
A class of stock that has preference over common stock in the event of the liquidation of a company's assets. Typically, preferred stockholders do not have voting rights. (See Common Stock.)
A type of stock nobody wants. Why it is called "preferred" we will never know. We believe this shows Investment Bankers do have a sense of humor.
A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate and has preference over Common Stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets. Preferred stockholders may have different voting rights. Not all securities have preferred stocks.
A class of stock that is given preferential rights to dividends, distributions, or other stated gains or assets. Preferred stock usually has a "coupon" or stated amount that is to be paid prior to any payment to the common voting shareholders. In bankruptcy, receivership or liquidation, the claims of preferred stockholders are normally paid in full before any payment to common stockholders.
A security that shows ownership in a corporation and gives the holder a claim, prior to the claim of common stockholders, on earnings and also generally on assets in the event of liquidation. Most preferred stock pays a fixed dividend, stated in a dollar amount or as a percentage of par value. This stock does not usually carry voting rights.
Company stock entitled to a dividend declaration first. Preferred stock most often also has superior rights upon liquidation or windup of the company. Hence, the name Preferred over the more widely known “common stock
Stock that represents ownership in the issuing corporation and that has prior claim on dividends. In the case of bankruptcy, preferred stock has a claim on assets ahead of common stockholders. The expected dividend is part of the issue’s description.
Stock with a preferred status in receiving dividends. Preferred stock dividends are normally fixed from year to year and do not vary as dividends for common stocks do. Because of preferential status, preferred stocks are paid dividends even if there is insufficient money to pay dividends on common stocks. Preferred stocks also receive a preferential treatment if there are any assets left after a company dissolves.
A class of stock given preference over common stock for payment of dividends and any asset liquidation. Preferred stock accrues dividends at a specified rate but generally does not carry voting rights.
Some corporations issue this kind of secondary class of stock. This kind of stock usually has limited rights and no voting privileges.
A security which represents a claim prior to common stock on the firm's earnings and assets. Preferred stockholders generally forego voting rights and receive a fixed dividend that takes precedence over payment of dividends to common stockholders.
A separate and or secondary class of stock issued by some corporations and preferred stock typically has limited or no voting rights but its holders are paid dividends or receive repayment priority in the event the corporation is liquidated.
A class of stock that usually provides dividend and liquidation preferences over common stock.
Class of capital stock that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets. Preferred stock does not ordinarily carry voting rights.
the stock of a company that has preference to dividends and, in liquidation, the value of assets ahead of the common stockholders.
Part of the capital stock of a corporation that has priority over the remaining stock, or common stock, in the distribution of dividends.
A special class of capital stock that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets. It typically doesn't entitle holders to voting rights, although it may be converted to common stock with voting rights.
Usually pays a higher fixed dividend and are always paid dividends first. Has no voting rights.
Preferred Stock is a type of stock that pays a stated dividend, and generally does not carry voting rights. A company which has issued Preferred Stock must pay dividends to the owners of the Preferred Stock at the promised rate before any dividends can be paid to the owners of common stock.
Stock that is senior to common stock and pays a fixed dividend.
An equity security that is junior to the issuing entity's debt obligations but senior to common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets. The dividend can be fixed or floating and is usually stated as a percentage of par value. Preferred stock usually has no voting rights and frequently has a mandatory or optional redemption provision.
A stock with voting and dividend rights. In the event of liquidity, the preferred stock holders are given a priority over the common stock holders.
A preferred stock is a type of capital stock that pays dividends at a set rate (at the time of issuance). Dividend payments to preferred holders must be made before common stock dividends can be paid. Preferred stocks usually do not have voting rights. See: Capital Stock; Common Stock; Cumulative Preferred Stock; Dividends; Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock; Voting Rights
A security representing partial ownership, also called equity, in a corporation. Preferred stock does not confer voting rights, as does common stock, but takes precedence in claims against the company’s profits and assets.
a class of stock given preference over common stock for payment of dividends and any assets in the event of liquidation.
Stock that has a claim upon the earnings in the form of dividends (and sometimes upon the assets and control) of a corporation prior to the common or other class of stock, representing an equity in the corporation that ranks after bonds and floating debt
A security that usually pays a fixed dividend. Dividend payments must be made to preferred holders before common stock dividends can be paid. Preferred Stock also gives the holder a claim on corporate earnings and assets that is superior to that of holders of common stock.
Shares that pay dividends at a specified or sometimes adjustable rate and have preference over ordinary shares (common stock) in the payment of dividends and liquidation of assets.
Holders of preferred shares sit a notch above common shareholders when it comes to payment of dividends or claims on a company's assets. Preferred shareholders are entitled to dividend payments -- which can be a fixed or variable amount -- before common shareholders get theirs. Like common shareholders, preferred shareholders are part owners of the company, but usually are non-voting unless the company falls behind in dividend payments. If a company is dissolved, preferred shareholders are entitled to a share of the company's assets after creditors are paid, and before common shareholders receive payments. Preferred shares usually have a par value, which fixes the amount a shareholder gets on redemption. For that reason, the market value of preferred shares may be pegged to changes in general interest rate levels in the economy, much like a bond.
A security representing preferential claim to common stock on the firm's earnings and assets. Preferred stockholders normally forgo voting rights and receive a fixed dividend that takes precedence over payment of common stock dividends.
A stock that pays a fixed dividend to preferred stockholders before it pays common stockholders. Generally, the preferred dividend is higher than the common stock dividend. Preferred stockholders do not have voting rights. If a company liquidates its assets through bankruptcy, the company pays preferred stockholders before common stockholders. Preferred stockholders, however, are next in line after holders of secured bonds and corporate bonds and accounts payable.
A stock holding which provides a specific dividend that is paid before any dividends are paid to common stock holders. In the event of liquidation, their rights come before common stock holders, but after other holders, such as bond and debt.
Capital stock with a claim on company earnings and assets that takes precedence over the claims of common stock in the event of the company's liquidation. Preferred stock often pays a regular dividend, which is also paid prior to any dividend payments to common stockholders. Preferred stock usually does not carry voting rights.
Securities or shares representing an ownership interest in the business, but which have "preference" over the other shares (i.e., common stock) as it relates to dividends, or in distribution of assets up to a certain fixed amount in the event of liquidation, or both. Preferred dividends are normally fixed, whereas common stock dividends may fluctuate depending on company earnings.
A preferred stock, also known as a preferred share or simply a preferred, is a share of stock carrying additional rights above and beyond those conferred by common stock.