preference shares
Britishplural noun
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US equity firm TSG Consumer Partners acquired a 22% stake in Brewdog in 2017, and was given "preference shares" over Equity for Punks shareholders.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
It was given "preference shares", which meant it would get its money back first in the event of a sale.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
In 2017 a US equity firm TSG Consumer Partners acquired a 22% stake in Brewdog, but unlike the Equity for Punks' "ordinary" shareholders, TSG was given "preference shares".
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
It will also provide 900 million euros in financing in the form of preference shares redeemable no later than six years after closing.
From Reuters • Oct. 31, 2023
For issuing preference shares the question for the directors is, what must be offered to attract investors.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
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