Likely for purpose of asset liquidation, but just a guess
From investorguide.com:
Preferred stockholders typically have first access when it comes to dividends and also in a bankruptcy situation, where after creditors are paid preferred stockholders will be compensated before common shareholders. Preferred stock can also have set redemption terms, where a holder can have them redeemed at a favorable price for either cash or sometimes even common shares.
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