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Question
The dividend is paid first to ______ shareholders.
Options
Equity
Preference
Deferred
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Solution
Dividend is paid first to preference shareholders.
Explanation:
The holder of a preference share has a prior right to receive a fixed rate of dividend before any dividend is paid to equity shares. The issuer prescribes the dividend rate.
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