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Management · Q558

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Management · question 558

Q558

Type of preferred stock in which dividend does not increase or decrease with increase or decrease in profit of firm is classified as

A.
non-cumulative preferred stock
B.
cumulative preferred stock
C.
non-participating preferred stock
Answer
D.
participating preferred stock

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Type of preferred stock in which dividend does not increase or decrease with increase or decrease in profit of firm is classified as non-participating preferred stock. Non-participating preferred stock is preferred stock that specifically limits the amount of dividends paid to its holders.