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.
Preferred stockholders are paid dividends before common stockholders are, but preferred shares do not normally have voting rights. The characteristics of preferred stock are unique to each corporation. One way to think of preferred stock is as a financial instrument that has characteristics of both debt (fixed dividends) and equity (potential appreciation). Also known as preferred shares. Investopedia explains Preferred Stock. There are pros and cons with preferred shares.