cumulative-dividend preference
1cumulative dividend — see dividend Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. cumulative dividend …
2cumulative dividend — ➔ dividend * * * cumulative dividend UK US noun [C] ► FINANCE, STOCK MARKET a regular payment made to the owners of cumulative preference shares: »It is common that shares with a right to a cumulative dividend obtain voting rights if the dividend …
3Cumulative dividend feature — A requirement that any missed preferred or preference stock dividends be paid in full before any common dividend payment is made. The New York Times Financial Glossary …
4cumulative dividend feature — A requirement that any missed preferred stock or preference stock dividends be paid in full before any dividend payment on common shares is made. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …
5dividend — a distribution of the profits of a company among its members or shareholders. Glossary of Business Terms A portion of a company s profit paid to common shareholders and preferred shareholders. A stock selling for $20 a share with an annual… …
6Dividend — A dividend is a portion of a company s profit paid to common and preferred shareholders. A stock selling for $20 a share with an annual dividend of $1 a share yields the investor 5%. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * dividend div‧i‧dend …
7cumulative preference share — ➔ Share * * * cumulative preference share UK US noun [C] (US cumulative preferred stock) ► FINANCE, STOCK MARKET a type of share that gives its owner the right to receive a set amount of money as a dividend. If this money cannot be paid in time,… …
8preference shares — have preferred rights that rank ahead of ordinary shares. The rights are commonly (1) a dividend of fixed percentage of their nominal value payable annually on set dates, often cumulative (i.e. if not paid the dividend is carried forward Easyform …
9preference shareholder — Shares which have preferred rights which rank ahead of ordinary shares. The rights are commonly (1) a dividend of fixed percentage of their nominal value payable annually on set dates, often cumulative (i.e. if not paid the dividend is carried… …
10preference shares — Shares in a company which usually receive a fixed dividend each year and which, if redeemed, are redeemed at par value. Although the dividend ( dividends) is fixed, it is not guaranteed. However, if the company fails to pay ( passes ) the… …
