Match the Following Terms to Their Correct Definition

Multiple Choice

Match the following terms to their correct definition.
-Individuals who hold this stock receive priority over common shareholders in the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets in the event of liquidation.

A) Articles of incorporation
B) Common stock
C) Contributed capital
D) Corporate charter
E) Current dividend preference
F) Date of record
G) Declaration date
H) Dividends in arrears
I) Equity
J) Exercise (strike) price
K) Liquidating dividend
L) No-par stock
M) Payment date
N) Preferred stock
O) Prior period adjustment
P) Return on common equity