preference stock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of preference stock
First recorded in 1855–60
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According to Eikon, DWS owns around 2% of Volkswagen's preference stock.
From Reuters ● Jul. 25, 2022
The view drew weight from the condition of Cities Service preferred and preference stock, on which are owed $30,937,338 in back dividends.
From Time Magazine Archive
The capitalization of Dodge Brothers, Inc., will consist of $75,000,000 of convertible, sinking-fund debentures; 850,000 shares of 7% cumulative preference stock and 2,000,000 shares of common stock.
From Time Magazine Archive
The present unfortunate owners of U. S. Lines, Inc. preference stock are offered a share-for-share exchange of the new company's common; no provision at all was suggested for the U. S. Lines common stockholders.
From Time Magazine Archive
The year 1883 saw the high-water mark of prosperity for the Grand Trunk; for in that year dividends were paid not only on guaranteed but on first, second, and third preference stock.
From The Railway Builders A Chronicle of Overland Highways by Oscar Douglas Skelton
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