Preferred Equity

Structure

A class of equity that has priority over common equity for dividends and in a liquidation, but usually lacks full voting rights. In PE it can be used to give an incoming investor a protected, preferred return.

Example

An LP may take preferred equity to secure a 5 percent preferred return before sharing in profits.

Related terms

• AUM
• Debt Stack
• Dry Powder

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