preference stock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of preference stock
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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According to Eikon, DWS owns around 2% of Volkswagen's preference stock.
From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2022
Crown felt deeply wounded when the company's directors in 1965 and 1966 called in General Dynamics' preference stock, forcing him and his family to sell a $100 million holding.
From Time Magazine Archive
But, according to the terms of the Chrysler-Dodge merger, one share of Dodge preference stock is exchanged for one share of Chrysler common.
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 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 Skelton, Oscar Douglas
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