Preference shares

About preference shares

Preference shares are a form of equity capital companies issue as an alternative to ordinary shares. Preference shares typically pay a fixed return and rank ahead of ordinary shares for the payment of dividends and capital. They are subordinated to debt and all creditors. Read details

Capabilities

We are a market leader in the structuring and arranging of preference share issues. We have led issues for a wide range of clients in many different industries. Our dedicated team are experts in all aspects of preference shares, including tax, accounting, regulatory issues, sales and trading. We use this expertise in conjunction with our institutional and retail distribution network to structure preference shares that meet your objectives and can be sold at attractive prices.

Track record

We have structured and arranged many significant preference share transactions and are a market leader in this area.

Other related products

Other alternative sources of capital include convertible bonds. If you would like to know about convertibles, we suggest you review listed equity/debt capital markets.