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Preferred stock ratioPreferred stock at par value divided by total capitalization, which gives the portion of capitalization that consists of preferred stock.Preferred stock ratio Similar MatchesPreferred stockPreferred stockSee: 'preference shares'. Preferred equity redemption stock (PERC)Preferred equity redemption stock (PERC)Preferred stock that converts automatically into equity at a stated date. A limit is placed on the value of the shares the investor receives. Floating rate preferredFloating rate preferredPreferred stock paying dividends that vary with short-term interest rates. Auction rate preferred stock (ARPS)Auction rate preferred stock (ARPS)Floating-rate preferred stock, whose dividend is adjusted every seven weeks through a Dutch auction. 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 SuggestionsPrior preferred stockAuction Market Preferred Stock (AMPS) Participating preferred stock Depository preferred Cumulative preferred stock Dutch Auction Preferred Stock Monthly income preferred security (MIP) Preferred habitat theory First preferred stock Preferred stock agreement Adjustable rate preferred stock (ARPS) cumulative preferred stock Convertible preferred stock adjustable rate preferred stock Preferred dividend coverage participating preferred stock Preferred stock Second preferred stock |
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