Preferred shares are a form of debt financing because the dividend must be paid before dividends can be paid to the equity owners.

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Preferred shares are a form of equity financing, not debt financing. Preferred shareholders are a type of equity owner and their dividends are paid out of the profits remaining after all other dividends, including those to common shareholders, have been paid.

Preferred Shares Are a Form of Debt Financing Because the Dividend