Monday, September 13, 2010

Difference between preference shares and ordinary shares.

1. PSH has priority of dividend, it is fixed in A/A; OSH dividend is fixed by board of directors.
2. PSH has priority of repayment of capital over OSH.
3. PSH has no voting rights; OSH has voting rights.
4. PSH cannot participate in the distribution of surplus of assets when company is wound up; OSH can.
5. PS carry greater liability and advantageous in terms of financial return.

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