Why are equity shareholders known as ‘residual owners’?

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Why are equity shareholders known as ‘residual owners’?

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  1. Equity shareholders do not get fixed dividend, but are paid only when tax to the government, interest on loans an debentures and preference dividend have been paid. So, they are referred to as ‘residual owners’

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