The proposed amendment to the certificate of incorporation in Montgomery, Maryland seeks to authorize up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock with an amendment. This amendment aims to provide the company with increased flexibility and potential benefits through the issuance of preferred shares. Preferred stock is a type of ownership in a corporation that typically has certain advantages over common stock. By authorizing up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, the company opens up opportunities for strategic financial planning, capital structure adjustments, and attracting potential investors. There are various types of preferred stocks that the proposed amendment could encompass. Some common types include: 1. Cumulative Preferred Stock: This type of stock guarantees that if a company cannot pay dividends in a given year, the unpaid dividends accumulate and must be paid before any dividends are issued to common stockholders. 2. Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock: Unlike cumulative preferred stock, non-cumulative preferred stock does not accumulate unpaid dividends. If the company cannot pay dividends in a particular year, the shareholders do not have the right to claim the unpaid dividends in the future. 3. Convertible Preferred Stock: This type of stock grants shareholders the option to convert their preferred shares into a predetermined number of common shares, taking advantage of potential future growth in the company. 4. Participating Preferred Stock: Shareholders of participating preferred stock receive preferential treatment in terms of dividends and liquidation proceeds, often entitled to additional dividend payments if common stockholders receive higher dividends. 5. Adjustable Rate Preferred Stock: Unlike most preferred stock, which pays a fixed dividend, adjustable rate preferred stock allows for changes in the dividend rate over time, often tied to a benchmark such as the prime rate. By authorizing these various types of preferred stock, the proposed amendment increases the company's flexibility to tailor its capital structure to meet specific financing needs and attract investors with different risk-return preferences. Overall, the proposed amendment to the certificate of incorporation in Montgomery, Maryland aims to provide the company with the ability to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. This authorization opens up opportunities for strategic financial planning, capital structure adjustments, and enhanced flexibility in attracting potential investors by offering various types of preferred stock with distinct advantages.