Schaumburg, Illinois - Basic Facts. The Village of Schaumburg had a population of 75,878 as of July 1, 2016. Schaumburg ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
Preference shares are the shares that carry preferential rights on the matters of payment of dividend and repayment of capital. Payment of dividend. The dividend is paid after the payment of all liabilities. Priority in payment of dividend over equity shareholders.
The main difference between the two types of stock is that holders of common stock typically have voting privileges, whereas holders of preferred stock may not. Most common stock gives the owner one vote per number of shares owned, although that is not always the case.