Ha company has paid dividends every year since 1950 to all parties that could receive dividends, but did not pay any dividends last year, which of the following would likely receive dividend payments first? Assume that every year the company has had bondholders, common stockholders, and preferred shareholders. Ha company has paid dividends every year since 1950 to all parties that could receive dividends, but did not pay any dividends last year, which of the following would likely receive dividend payments first? Assume that every year the company has had bondholders, common stockholders, and preferred shareholders