Discuss the merits of preference shares.

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(a) Preference shares carry preference regarding payment of dividend and the return of capital over the equity shares.

(b) Preference shares offer a fixed rate of dividend.

(c) Fixed return on preference shares provides safety to investors.

(d) These shares do not create any charge on the asset of the company.

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