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Question
Explain the following term/concept in detail:
Preference shares
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Solution
As the name indicates, these shares have certain preferential rights distinct from those attached to the equity shares.
The shares which carry the following preferential rights are termed preference shares:
- A preferential right to receive the payment of dividends during the Lifetime of the company.
- A preferential right to receive the return of capital in the event of winding up of the company. The holder of the preference share has a prior right to receive a fixed rate of dividend before any dividend is paid to the equity shareholders. The rate of dividend is prescribed at the time of issue.
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