Preferred Shares

Preferred Shares

A class of shares in a corporation that typically entitles the holders to certain preferences and rights over the common shareholders, such as the right to receive dividends and distributions on the corporation's dissolution or liquidation before any dividend or distribution may be declared and paid on common shares.

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