alleryStart learning →What does a cumulative preferred share promise if a dividend is missed?
AThe dividend is lost forever
BThe shares convert into bonds
CThe arrears must be paid later
DThe share price resets to par
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The arrears must be paid later
Unpaid cumulative dividends build up as arrears and must be paid before common dividends can resume.
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