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XYZ Company has issued 10%, $100 par non-cumulative preferred stock. Two years ago, XYZ omitted its preferred dividend. Last year, it paid a preferred dividend of $5 per share. This year, XYZ wishes to pay a common dividend. In order to make the distribution to common shareholders, each preferred share must be paid a dividend of:

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In order to make the distribution to common shareholders, each preferred share must be paid a dividend of:

$5 per share.

Explanation:

The preferred stock is non-cumulative.  This implies that XYZ's preferred stockholders are not being owed for the previous two year's dividend that was not paid.  Non-cumulative preferred stock does not attract dividend arrears whenever it was not declared.  It is cumulative preferred stock that attracts such arrears to be carried forward until they are paid.

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