Thus, the company must pay all unpaid preferred dividends accumulated during previous periods before it can pay dividends to common shareholders.
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This is a significant accounting difference as preferred dividends, unlike debt interest, are charged after taxes and below net income, therefore reducing net income and ultimately earnings per share.
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