preference share
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of preference share
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The company proposed a dividend of 2.56 euros per preference share and 2,554 euros per ordinary share.
From Reuters • Mar. 23, 2023
With every preference share, a common Class A share was given as a bonus.
From Time Magazine Archive
Practically the whole of the issued ordinary share capital and about one-half of the preference share capital of Frederick Leyland & Co.
From Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' by Government, British
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