Which of the following statements relating to ordinary shareholders are correct?
I. Ordinary shareholders generally have greater risks than preference shareholders.
II. Ordinary shareholders are the last to receive a distribution if the company is wound up.
III. Ordinary shareholders have a greater opportunity for gain if the company is profitable than preference shareholders.
IV. Ordinary shareholders have the right to vote at meetings of the company.

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I. Ordinary shareholders bear more risk as their dividends are not fixed and depend on the company's profitability. II. In the event of liquidation, they are paid after all other claims, including preference shareholders, have been settled. III. They benefit more from the company's profitability through potentially higher dividends and increase in share value. IV. They typically have voting rights, allowing them to influence company decisions.

Which of the Following Statements Relating to Ordinary Shareholders Are