Puerto Rico Proposed Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Authorize Preferred Stock The Puerto Rico proposed amendment to the restated certificate of incorporation aims to authorize the issuance of preferred stock for corporations operating within the region. This proposed amendment intends to provide companies with additional flexibility and financial options by allowing them to issue preferred stock alongside existing common stock. Preferred stock is a type of equity security that holds certain advantages over common stock. It typically offers higher priority in terms of dividend payments and liquidation preferences, granting shareholders a greater degree of financial assurance. Moreover, preferred stockholders often have the right to vote on certain matters such as corporate governance and mergers, providing them with a voice in decision-making processes. There are several types of preferred stock that corporations may utilize, depending on their specific needs and objectives. These various types include: 1. Cumulative Preferred Stock: This type of preferred stock guarantees that if a corporation misses a dividend payment, the missed dividends will accumulate and must be paid out to shareholders in the future, before common stockholders can receive dividends. 2. Convertible Preferred Stock: Convertible preferred stock allows shareholders to convert their preferred shares into a predetermined number of common shares. This feature enables investors to benefit from any future increase in the company's value while initially enjoying the financial perks of preferred stock. 3. Participating Preferred Stock: Participating preferred stock gives shareholders the right to receive additional dividends beyond their fixed dividend rate if the company performs exceptionally well. This type of preferred stock allows investors to enjoy both the security of preferred stock and the potential upside of common stock. 4. Adjustable-rate Preferred Stock: Adjustable-rate preferred stock carries a variable dividend rate that changes according to a defined benchmark, such as the prime rate. This type of preferred stock provides investors with a flexible income stream that can adjust to prevailing market conditions. 5. Redeemable Preferred Stock: Redeemable preferred stock allows the issuing company to buy back the preferred shares after a specified period or at a predetermined price. This option provides corporations with an exit strategy and allows them to reduce outstanding preferred stock to time. The addition of preferred stock as an option for Puerto Rican corporations through the proposed amendment to the restated certificate of incorporation offers businesses greater versatility and a wider range of financing possibilities. By authorizing the use of preferred stock, companies in Puerto Rico can attract different types of investors and navigate the financial landscape with increased confidence and flexibility.