The correct answer is: A. special stockholders.
Special stockholders are owners of a corporation who have certain rights and privileges that are not available to common stockholders. These rights and privileges may include the right to vote on certain matters, the right to receive dividends before common stockholders, and the right to a larger share of the corporation’s assets in the event of liquidation.
Common stockholders are the owners of a corporation who do not have any special rights or privileges. They have the right to vote on matters that affect the corporation, such as the election of directors and the approval of mergers and acquisitions. They also have the right to receive dividends, if the corporation declares any. However, their dividends are paid after the dividends of any special stockholders have been paid. In the event of liquidation, common stockholders are entitled to a share of the corporation’s assets, but their share is typically smaller than the share of special stockholders.
Public stocks are shares of stock that are owned by the general public. They are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold by anyone.
Enactive stocks are shares of stock that are not traded on stock exchanges. They are typically owned by a small group of investors, such as the founders of a company.