Preferred share dividends in arrears must be paid before dividends on common shares can be paid if the preferred share has a cumulative dividend preference.

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This is a common provision in the terms of preferred shares with cumulative dividend preferences. The dividend payments in arrears on the preferred shares must be made before any dividend can be paid to common shareholders.

Preferred Share Dividends in Arrears Must Be Paid Before Dividends