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Question
CBSEENBS11004287

What preferential rights are enjoyed by preference shareholders? Explain. 

Solution
1. They do not carry the voting rights as are enjoyed by the equity shareholders.

2. If preference shares are cummulative and dividend is not paid in a particular year, then the dividend will be carried forward to the next year.

3. If preference shares are redeemable, they will be redeemed at the end of their term.