A shareholder voting class:

A. is the preferential treatment of common stock shareholders.

B. is the time when all shareholders vote to elect directors.

C. may have different voting multiples than other classes.

D. teaches shareholders how to cast their vote.

Which of the following are generally the benefits of preferred stockholders? Choose 2 answer choices.

A. Preferred stockholders are the highest voting multiple of all stock classes.

B. Preferred stockholders are first in line for a payout in the event of stock liquidation.

C. Preferred stockholders are first in line for a payout of dividends.

D. Preferred stockholders hold the highest risk stock.