Preference shares have preference over ordinary shares with respect to dividend payments and in the event of liquidation i.e. payments are made to preference share holders before any payments are made to holders of ordinary shares. Preference shares usually carry a fixed dividend amount, are usually callable at the option of the issuing company and generally have no voting rights. They may also have an option for conversion to ordinary shares.

No. There are some convertible types of preference shares that allow the shareholders to convert such stocks into ordinary shares after a particular period or after fulfilling certain conditions. See similar questions...

It is the intention to pay dividends on the ordinary shares, so that the yield on the initial subscription price is 10%. This means that the investor should receive an initial return of 10% on the total amount invested as well as having the prospect of a capital gain. See similar questions...

A' and 'B' preference shares were cancelled and repaid on 30 June 1999 and share certificates are no longer valid. If you are still holding share warrants to bearer for 'B' preference shares please contact the Secretarial department at Rio Tinto for further information. See similar questions...

Preference shares in AHL can be purchased in any quantity or in units of £100 each. A standing order facility is available if you wish to make regular payments to AHL. Payments smaller than £100 are also acceptable, as installment payment towards the purchase of shares. Upon completing the first £100 payment, one share will be allocated but the share certificate will only be issued once an amount of £500 has been reached and you have acquired 5 Shares. See similar questions...

Ans. Yes. However, the rate of dividend offered should not exceed SBI Prime Lending Rate plus 300 basis points. See similar questions...

Prados del Oeste is a condominium of 55 single-family houses, subscribed under the Regulatory Law of Condominium Property, which defines its operation and protects the quality of life of its residents. The maximum authority within the condominium is the Board of Owners, which is responsible for the compliance to the Condominium Rules and to the Regulatory Law of Condominium Property, as well as guaranteeing the adequate maintenance of common areas and harmony between the residents. See similar questions...

can be purchased up to the time of the train's departure by phone by calling the free number 0800 22 22 11 or from the SBB Ticket Shop in the Internet. are personal, i.e. only valid in conjunction with a personal identity document (passport, ID card, driving licence or Half-Fare Card) See similar questions...

Unlike ordinary stocks, you don't get to trade preference stocks on the exchanges. That means preference stocks don't appreciate as much as ordinary stocks do. See similar questions...

The loan stock and ordinary shares will be listed individually on OFEX and can therefore be traded separately. See similar questions...

Terms and conditions can be viewed on this website under Reset Preference Shares if you have RePS or under Series 1 Reset Preferences if you have SIRPS. See similar questions...

Yes. Proposals for such investments, which are considered as part of share capital, are filtered either through the automatic route or FIPB depending on the specific case. See similar questions...

Designated members have the same rights and duties towards the limited liability partnership as any other member. These mutual rights and duties are governed by the limited liability partnership agreement or by law. However, the law also places extra responsibilities on designated members. See similar questions...

A summary administration is a bankruptcy in which the estimated realization of assets by the Trustee is less than $10,000. Where the estimated realizable value of assets by the Trustee is more than $10,000, the bankruptcy is referred to as an ordinary administration. The majority of personal bankruptcies are summary administrations. In summary administrations, the Trustee is not required to advertise the bankruptcy in the newspaper and, generally, there is no meeting of creditors. See similar questions...

A Consumer Proposal is a streamlined proposal process that is available to debtors whose total debts do not exceed $75,000 (excluding the mortgage on their personal residence). This type of proposal does not require a creditors' meeting, unless requested by the creditors, and there is no automatic bankruptcy if the creditors turn down the proposal. Ordinary Proposal applies to debtors who owe more than $75,000. See similar questions...

Memory foam is heat sensitive. It feels firm when it is cold and soft when it is warm. Polyurethane foam does not have the ability to respond to temperature. It feels the same in a warm or cold environment. Memory foam also has pressure-relieving properties. If you push your hand into its surface it will leave an impression for several seconds after you remove your hand. Ordinary (Polyurethane) foam regains its original shape immediately after your hand has been removed, it has no memory at all. See similar questions...

The only difference consists of the DRM-protextion that the eBooks are provided with. DRM (Digital Rights Management) protects copyright of the author and the publisher and protects the eBooks from copying. See similar questions...

The Union represents Ordinary Branch members in wage negotiations and workplace issues. However, General Branch members do not have such representation rights but they enjoy the same social benefits, e.g NTUC Fairprice rebates, NTUC Card, chalets, access to Golf privileges and NTUC Club facilities. See similar questions...

The main differences between ordinary Flu and a Flu pandemic are the severity and predictability of the two strains. Ordinary Flu occurs every year, roughly during the same time. It is also fairly predictable, allowing time for new vaccines to be produced each year. A Flu pandemic Flu is highly unpredictable. There is no way of knowing when or how the Flu virus will mutate. Thus, it is impossible to develop a vaccine to fight the mutated strain until it appears and is thoroughly analyzed. See similar questions...