Common stockholders in the event of bankruptcy


Preferred stockholders have priority over common stockholders with respect to earnings. Dividends must be paid on preferred stock before then can be paid on common stock. In exchange for this priority to dividends, preferred stockholders give up their priority claims to common stockholders in the event of bankruptcy. Why or why not?

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Finance Basics: Common stockholders in the event of bankruptcy
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