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Preferred dividend coverageNet income after interest and taxes (before common stock dividends) divided by preferred stock dividends.Preferred dividend coverage Similar MatchesFloating rate preferredFloating rate preferredPreferred stock paying dividends that vary with short-term interest rates. Participating preferred stockParticipating preferred stockPreferred stock which, in addition to paying a specified dividend, entitles preferred stockholders to participate with holders of common stock in receiving any additional dividends. Auction Market Preferred Stock (AMPS)Auction Market Preferred Stock (AMPS)A type of Dutch Auction Preferred Stock (A Merrill Lynch product). Preferred stockPreferred stockA security that shows ownership in a corporation and gives the holder a claim, prior to the claim of common stockholders, on earnings and also generally on assets in the event of liquidation. Most preferred stock pays a fixed dividend that is paid prior to the common stock dividend, stated in a dollar amount or as a percentage of par value. This stock does not usually carry voting rights. Preferred stock has characteristics of both common stock and debt. Blank Check Preferred StockBlank Check Preferred StockThis is stock over which the board of directors has broad authority to determine voting, dividend, conversion, and other rights. While it can be used to enable a company to meet changing financial needs, its most important use is to implement poison pills or to prevent takeover by placement of this stock with friendly investors. Further SuggestionsParticipating preferred stockMonthly income preferred security (MIP) Auction rate preferred stock (ARPS) Second preferred stock Adjustable rate preferred stock (ARPS) Cumulative preferred stock Preferred equity redemption stock (PERC) Convertible preferred stock Prior preferred stock Preferred stock agreement Dutch Auction Preferred Stock adjustable rate preferred stock Depository preferred cumulative preferred stock preferred stock Preferred stock ratio First preferred stock Preferred habitat theory |
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