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ANo, preference does not assure payment
BYes, it is always guaranteed
CYes, if the share is convertible
DOnly for a perpetual issue
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. No, preference does not assure payment
Preference is only a priority over common dividends and does not assure that any dividend will be paid.
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