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Preferred stock comparison to long-term debt and com. stock

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In what ways is preferred stock like long-term debt? In what ways is it like common stock?

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Preferred stock is like long-term debt in that it pays a specific dividend, which is paid before any dividends are paid to common stock holders. The dividend ...

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